• Red Flag Warning and High Wind Watches issued across central U.S. as strong northwesterly winds develop

    ByRishav Kothari

    Strong northwesterly winds and very low humidity will bring critical fire weather conditions across eastern Colorado and western Kansas on Thursday, January 15, 2026, prompting the National Weather Service in Goodland to issue a Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch. At the same time, high wind watches have been issued across the northern and central Great Plains, with gusts up to 120 km/h (75 mph) expected Thursday through Friday, January 16.

  • State of Disaster declared for the first time since 2020 as bushfires destroy over 130 structures in Victoria, Australia

    ByRishav Kothari

    A fast-moving bushfire crisis has prompted the Victorian Government to declare a State of Disaster for the first time since 2020, on January 10, 2026, with over 300 000 ha (741 000 acres) being scorched across the state under extreme heat and high winds. At least 130 structures have been destroyed, and thousands remain under evacuation orders, with conditions forecast to remain dangerous in the coming days.

  • Red Flag Warning in effect across Denver area as Xcel prepares for power outages

    ByTeo Blašković

    Strong winds and very low humidity prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning across Colorado’s Front Range on October 20 2025, creating critical fire-weather conditions and an increased risk of power disruptions. Xcel Energy warned customers in the Denver metropolitan area of potential outages and activated Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS), which increase system sensitivity to prevent wildfire ignition during extreme weather.

  • Garnet Fire spreads into McKinley Grove of ancient sequoias, Sierra National Forest, California

    ByTeo Blašković

    A lightning-sparked wildfire known as Garnet Fire entered the McKinley Grove of giant ancient sequoias in California’s Sierra National Forest on September 8, 2025. Firefighters reported ember ignition in upper branches but no complete canopy burn. Containment stands at about 15% after burning 22 000 ha (55 000 acres) since igniting on August 24.