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Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 15,600 acres

Monday, July 25 by ABC News

(MARISPOSA, Calif.) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Mariposa County as hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-moving fire burning near Yosemite National Park that remained out of control on Sunday. The Oak Fire ignited Friday afternoon and has exploded... Read More.

Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 14,000 acres

Sunday, July 24 by ABC News

(MARIPOSA, Calif.) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Mariposa County as hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-moving fire burning near Yosemite National Park that remained out of control on Sunday. The Oak Fire ignited Friday afternoon and has exploded... Read More.

Cook Forest State Park named in top five camping places across the nation

Wednesday, June 22 by Louise Bennett

Portland, OR – One of our local state parks has been named the fifth best place to camp in the United States. Cook Forest State Park was given that high rating by users of the camping app, The Dyrt. The 11,500-plus acres of Cook Forest State... Read More.

Southern California brush fire that destroyed dozens of homes grows to 200 acres

Thursday, May 12 by ABC News

(LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.) -- A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California that has destroyed more than 20 homes grew to approximately 200 acres as of Thursday morning, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. The Coastal Fire, in the hills southeast of Laguna Beach, has spread... Read More.

PA Game Commission to spray for gypsy moths

Wednesday, May 4 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg - In its ongoing effort to protect wildlife habitat and battle gypsy moth infestation, the Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to spray more than 62,000 acres of state game lands this spring. Spraying will occur on 27 different state game lands and will begin this... Read More.

Texas governor declares state of disaster as wildfire burns over 1,000 acres

Monday, March 28 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- As wildfires continue to blaze through central Texas, one particular fire named Das Goat Fire has prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to declare a state of disaster, saying these wildfires pose an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage. The Das Goat Fire... Read More.

Wildfire in Montana explodes to 21,000 acres as heat wave continues

Thursday, June 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The historic heat wave in the West is not relenting -- and the high temperatures may be contributing to a massive wildfire that's exploded in size. Las Vegas hit 116 degrees on Wednesday, breaking a daily record, while Grand Junction, Colorado, reached... Read More.

California’s Palisades Fire grows to more than 1,300 acres as possible arson suspect questioned

Monday, May 17 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A raging Southern California wildfire that authorities suspect was started by an arsonist remained out-of-control on Monday, fueled by drought-parched trees and brush that have not burned in about 60 years and forcing the evacuations of more than 1,000 people, authorities... Read More.

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