Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms

Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds and erode progress made over the past week. Dry, hot conditions posed similar threats across the fire-stricken West."We're not completely out of the woods yet, but we're looking very, very good," CalFire official Mark Brunton said in a video update Saturday. "This is mo…

Wildfires rage across western U.S. as adverse weather looms

Firefighters continued battling massive wildfires raging across the western United States on Friday, and their efforts are expected to face significant challenges this weekend due to high temperatures and approaching thunderstorms.The Park Fire in northern

Firefighters battle California wildfire ahead of storms, lightning

chico, california — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds and erode progress made over the past week. Dry, hot conditions posed similar threats across the fire-stricken West.  "We're not completely out of the woods yet, but we're looking very, very good," CalFire official Mark Brunton said in a video update…

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning

Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms. Possible thunderstorms with lightning and erratic winds could erode progress made over the past week.

Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate battle against California wildfire

CHICO, Calif. — Firefighters battling California's largest wildfire of the year prepared for treacherous conditions entering the weekend, when expected thunderstorms may unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds that could erode progress made over the past week. Dry, hot conditions…