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A firefighter lights a protective backburn fire to control the Black Cove Fire Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Saluda, N.C. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce) NCAJ322 NCAJ322

March 27, 2025 at 2:25 pm

First rain and then fire chase people from their homes in North and South Carolina VIEW

At least a half-dozen large wildfires continue to burn in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina and North Carolina.

March 6, 2025 at 11:21 am

Life-saving avalanche forecasts could be hindered by Trump budget cuts VIEW

Officials in the Western U.S. who protect the public from avalanches are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration firing hundreds of meteorologists and other...

February 18, 2025 at 6:31 am

How better water systems can help a city survive the next firestorm VIEW

Recent fires that consumed entire Los Angeles neighborhoods underscore a stark lesson -- water utilities generally aren’t designed to respond to the large urban fires...

January 25, 2025 at 6:30 am

As schools in LA reopen, parents worry about harmful ash from wildfires VIEW

Weeks after the worst of the deadly fires tore through Los Angeles suburbs, families are grappling with the reality that toxic ash from burned cars...

A burned fire hydrant drips water in front of charred trees in Malibu, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

January 15, 2025 at 2:42 pm

For LA water issues, misinformation spreads nearly as fast as wildfires

More than a few false or misleading claims have emerged amid general criticism about California's water management, sparked by the fierce Los Angeles fires.

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January 14, 2025 at 6:31 am

Contaminated drinking water is a growing concern for cities facing wildfires

As fires burn in Los Angeles, water utilities are responding to extensive damage to pipes and storage and treatment facilities.

Firefighters work a hydrant in front of the burning Bunny Museum, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in the Altadena section of Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) CACP314 CACP314

January 8, 2025 at 2:56 pm

Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most

Some Los Angeles fire hydrants ran dry in recent days as demand soared for water to quell fast-moving wildfires.

December 18, 2024 at 3:01 am

The darker side of the rise of women’s sports: With more visibility comes more online harassment VIEW

As women’s sports set new records for attendance and viewership this year, longtime fans have watched with both optimism and unease.

December 13, 2024 at 9:27 am

Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

A giant salamander that evolved on the supercontinent Pangaea and outlived the dinosaurs has been proposed for federal protection by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...

November 26, 2024 at 10:29 am

Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here’s what’s being done about it

Drought and sea level rise are causing salty oceanwater to creep into the Delaware River, threatening a source of drinking water for Philadelphia and millions...