wildfire

A new scientific analysis shows spring is getting warmer across the U.S. because of climate change. Some of the fastest-warming cities are in the Mountain West, threatening to shrink water supplies and increase wildfire risk.

The federal government is spending another $15.3 million to improve climate projections of extreme weather. That’s to help communities in the Mountain West and beyond prepare for future disasters brought on by climate change.

A new report shows climate change is causing more extreme fires, putting more homes at risk. The findings come as the Davis Fire south of Reno, which sparked on Sept. 7, 2024, has burned more than 5,000 acres and destroyed at least 14 buildings.

As wildfires burn across the Western U.S., a new study using AI technology shows that evacuating a major tourist area in the Mountain West could take more than three times longer than local experts thought.

A new report shows hot, dry and windy days have become more frequent across the Western U.S., raising the risk of extreme wildfires.

A new study shows GoFundMe donations to disaster survivors often benefit people with high incomes, not those who need it most.

To support rural Nevada communities, which often see severe impacts from wildfires and lack information about wildfire smoke, local organizations are working together to provide air quality data.

The Washoe County School District and Northern Nevada Public Health have come together to offer increased air quality monitoring to Northern Nevada schools.

A Reno resident born in Maui is raising funds to help family and friends following devastating wildfires.

Lawmakers, conservationists, and Lake Tahoe residents from both Nevada and California gathered at Kings Beach for the 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit.