Wildfires burn across western US and Canada as residents are evacuated

FEMA Approves Emergency Fire Management Grant as Stallion Fire Surges Past 30,000 Acres in Washoe County

RENO, NV — Federal disaster officials approved emergency funding on Wednesday to bolster wildland firefighting operations across northern Nevada, as the Stallion Fire expanded past 30,000 acres near Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Land. The Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)—authorized by the Acting Regional Administrator for FEMA Region 9—enables federal funds to reimburse up to 75% of state and tribal suppression costs. +---------------------…

Wildfires near 100,000 acres as evacuations expand and FEMA approves new aid

Two wildfires near 100,000 acres bring expanded evacuations and new federal help to northern Nevada region.

Utah’s intense, dangerous fire season could be its most expensive

Utah has burned through an estimated $33 million to fight raging wildfires this year, putting the state on track to outspend last year’s record total.

As blazes rage across Oregon, Mosier explores a proactive approach to fire

With wildfire season in full swing, the town of Mosier held a public meeting to explore whether the Indigenous practice of prescribed burning is right for their community.

Wildfire evacuation in SE Clackamas County

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon, OregonWatchdog.com While the Mt. Hood area is placed in a “be ready” to evacuate mode (green) the Southeast portion of Clackamas has be warned in an “evacuate” alert. More fire evacuation maps here. The post Wildfire evacuation in SE Clackamas County first appeared on Oregon Catalyst. Click this link for...

Why 2026 Has Become a Record Year for Wildfires Across North America

Spokane, Wash., woke up last week to smoke-filled skies and mandatory evacuation orders. Fires erupting around the city destroyed hundreds of homes. They displaced more than 60,000 residents. Nearly 10 percent of the local population suddenly found itself without shelter. And this scene repeats across the Pacific Northwest, California, and parts of Canada. The numbers tell a harsh story. Nearly 5.3 million acres have burned in the U.S. so far th…