Three summers ago, the Caldor Fire burned its way up the Western Slope into the Tahoe Basin, scorching 221,835 acres. The fire burned for over two months, cloaking the lake and its surrounding ...

A growing body of research into laser-guided lightning and satellite-based wildfire monitoring is fueling interest in whether emerging technology can actually redirect electrical discharges before ...

This summer, millions of people across the eastern U.S. woke up one June morning to apocalyptic orange skies and thick, choking wildfire smoke. Over the summer, massive Canadian wildfires blanketed ...

Wildfire concerns remain high across the northwestern United States, and AccuWeather meteorologists warn that the upcoming week will bring both challenges and some relief for residents in the region.

Two lightning-caused fires south of Flagstaff are expected to grow in the coming days, with wind speeds picking up and smoke spreading. Communities near Flagstaff and in northern Arizona are expected ...

A wildfire burns in Quebec, Canada, in June of last year. Smoke from the fires drifted south to the United States. FREDERIC CHOUINARD / SOPFEU / Handout / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Early last ...

An intense thunderstorm system brought rain and lightning to California's Coachella Valley. Dry lightning from these storms can spark wildfires, especially when vegetation is parched. Lightning is ...