Wildfire, high winds prompt evacuation of Washington town of Medical Lake

With a wildfire bearing down, officials on Friday gave orders for evacuation of the entire town of Medical Lake, Wash.  Pushed by 35 mph winds, the Gray Fire grew from an estimated 500 acres to nearly 3,000 in the span of a few hours Friday afternoon, according to tweets from the Washington State Department of… Continue reading Wildfire, high winds prompt evacuation of Washington town of Medical Lake

When could the strong winds that are fueling the Maui wildfires subside?

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Inside Britain’s only all-wheelchair dance troupe 03:50 Multiple cases against Trump set to begin in court 05:20 Now Playing When could the strong winds that are fueling the Maui wildfires subside? 02:23 UP NEXT ‘There’s no way home’: Evacuee from… Continue reading When could the strong winds that are fueling the Maui wildfires subside?

Hawaii wildfires burn homes, forcing evacuations as strong winds hamper response

HONOLULU — Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities late Tuesday as firefighters struggled to reach some areas that were cut off by downed trees and power lines. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which was passing to the south of the… Continue reading Hawaii wildfires burn homes, forcing evacuations as strong winds hamper response