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desertsun.com > story > news > nation > california > 09/14/2026 > lucas-timber-plaskett-fires-continue-burning-in-california > 91759548007

3 California wildfires burning as Lucas Fire tops 4,000 acres

4+ hour, 4+ min ago   (550+ words) Three wildfires continue to burn across California, with the Lucas Fire in Lake and Mendocino counties surpassing 1,000 acres less than a day after it started. The Timber Fire and Plaskett Fire are also burning in Monterey County, though the latter…...


stgeorgeutah.com > life > drought-and-wildfires-cause-wildlife-to-appear-in-utahs-residential-areas > article_4b94c277-6bda-4117-9d11-f329ef681393.html

Drought and wildfires cause wildlife to appear in Utah's residential areas

1+ hour, 10+ min ago   (215+ words) Most Utahns are accustomed to seeing deer in residential areas, but there have also recently been sightings of bears, foxes, mountain lions, coyotes and other wildlife. Wildlife are gravitating toward lower elevations due to recent drought, which reduces natural water…...


nmfireinfo.com > 09/14/2026 > the-frijoles-fire-had-approximately-410-acres-of-growth-over-the-past-few-days

The Frijoles fire had approximately 410 acres of growth over the past few days

4+ hour, 26+ min ago   (269+ words) September 14, 2026 by SFNFPAO 0 Comments Ongoing & Planned Operations: The fire is currently 15,956 acres and 79% contained, with 49 personnel assigned to the fire. Repair work from suppression damage continues as firefighters continue to assess safe access and tactics to fully suppress the fire…...


unr.edu > nevada-today > news > 2026 > hdrfs-student-research-awards

NSF fire science research grant supports student research

2+ hour, 50+ min ago   (327+ words) Clockwise from top left: Kaiden Farthing, Saharat Buntha, Andrew Hsu, Carter Eads, John Henkel, Jalen Banks, Mia Fisher, Audrey Shillinger and Brianna Rea. Not pictured: Carter Burns, Caden Feller, Branden Hough. Twelve undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and science…...


staradvertiser.com > 09/14/2026 > breaking-news > tropical-storm-norbert-continues-to-weaken-as-it-nears-central-pacific

Tropical Storm Norbert continues to weaken as it nears Central Pacific

4+ hour, 18+ min ago   (500+ words) Monday, September 14, 2026 83° Today's Paper The five-day forecast for Tropical Storm Norbert as of 5 a.m. today. The five-day forecast for Tropical Depression Fifteen-E as of 5 a.m. today. Tropical Storm Norbert is holding steady on a westward track in the…...


sacbee.com > news > california > fires > article317242370.html

Breaking: Loggers Fire reported in Fresno County on Sep. 14

1+ hour, 19+ min ago   (69+ words) First discovered: 12:39 p.m. Sep. 14 Initial location: Fresno County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 12:39 p.m. in Fresno County, California. Loggers Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status…...


oklahoman.com > story > news > fire > 09/14/2026 > fires-in-oklahoma-right-now-map-shows-active-wildfires-in-state > 91763641007

Where are fires in Oklahoma right now? See map of active wildfires in state

8+ hour, 16+ min ago   (127+ words) Many of Oklahoma's 77 counties are under a burn ban as wildfires continue to spark throughout the state. Oklahoma Forestry Services reported on Monday that there were 48 wildfires that occurred throughout the state last week, burning an estimated 642 acres of land....


timescolonist.com > local-news > lightning-sparks-more-wildfires-but-vancouver-island-total-is-down-12710540

Lightning sparks more wildfires, but Vancouver Island total is down

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (323+ words) Five new wildfires have been linked to lightning on Vancouver Island, but the overall number of local fires has dropped significantly since the weekend. The number of Island fires was down to 24 by midday Wednesday, with five burning out of…...


castanetkamloops.net > news > Kamloops > 631198 > B-C-s-biggest-fire-of-the-year-under-control-after-evacuations-widespread-damage

B.C.’s biggest fire of the year under control after evacuations, widespread damage

4+ hour, 59+ min ago   (376+ words) B.C.’s largest fire of the year is now under control after scorching nearly 166,000 hectares north of Cache Creek. The Pear Lake wildfire, discovered July 17 east of High Bar, was reclassified as under control over the weekend after nearly two months…...


thecooldown.com > green-tech > wildfires-near-roads-forest-access

US study finds most wildfires start near roads, undercutting push for more forest access

16+ hour, 50+ min ago   (623+ words) "It's so important to use evidence-based decision making to tackle these fires." A study highlighted by science communicator Ross Reid found that one of the strongest predictors of wildfire risk may be something many people use every day: roads. The…...