Red Flag Warnings issued across east Florida
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for nearly all of eastern Florida, from Daytona Beach to Miami, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, as wildfires burned over 5 655 (14 000 acres) across the state.
Evacuation orders issued as wildfires continue burning through Oklahoma and Texas
Hundreds of homes have been destroyed, and thousands of acres burned as wildfires continue to spread across Oklahoma and Texas on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Emergency officials have issued new evacuation orders in Oklahoma’s Logan and Pawnee counties, while Texas remains under a widespread burn ban with several large fires still active.
Oklahoma wildfires kill 4, injure 142, and destroy hundreds of homes
Severe wildfires fueled by high winds and dry conditions burned across Oklahoma in mid-March 2025, destroying over 400 homes and scorching more than 68 800 ha (170 000 acres) of land. The fires, which began intensifying on March 14, have killed at least four people and injured 142, prompting Governor Kevin Stitt to declare a state of emergency across 12 counties.
Oklahoma wildfires destroy nearly 300 structures, injure 112 people
Wildfires destroyed nearly 300 homes across Oklahoma, U.S., on March 14 and 15, 2025, burning approximately 68 800 ha (170 000 acres) of land and forcing widespread evacuations amid extreme fire conditions fueled by wind gusts reaching 120 km/h (75 mph).
Destructive wildfires erupt in Oklahoma, causing widespread evacuations, road closures, power outages, and structural damage
Wind-driven fires swept across northeastern Oklahoma on March 14, 2025, fueled by 120 km/h (75 mph) winds and dry conditions. It caused evacuations, road closures, power outages, and severe structural damage.
Two firefighters injured in Long Island wildfires, New York
Four wildfires erupted in Long Island on Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2025, fueled by strong winds and low humidity. By Sunday, March 9, the fires had burned through at least 162 ha (400 acres). At least two fire personnel were injured, and the blazes caused significant damage to two commercial buildings in the region.
Forced evacuations and burn ban as wildfires spread across North and South Carolina
A series of wildfires erupted across North and South Carolina over the weekend, fueled by dry vegetation, low humidity, and gusty winds, prompting evacuations, road closures, and a statewide burning ban in South Carolina. As of early Sunday, firefighting crews are battling blazes that have collectively scorched thousands of acres, with some fires remaining at 0% containment.
Rapidly spreading Hughes Fire puts 54 000 under evacuation orders or warnings as investigators probe possible human cause, California
The Hughes Fire erupted on January 22, 2025, near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County, tearing through more than 4 047 ha (10 000 acres) in just hours and triggering evacuation orders or warnings for over 54 000 residents. With no lightning strikes reported, investigators are expected to focus on potential human-related causes. Adding to concerns, unconfirmed reports suggest two individuals were spotted near the fire’s point of origin, though authorities have not yet addressed whether arson is suspected.
Blazes break out in San Diego as Santa Ana winds return to California
Multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds erupted across northern San Diego County on January 20 and 21, 2025, forcing evacuations, damaging structures, and burning more than 74 ha (182 acres).
Critical to extremely critical fire weather continues for coastal Southern California
Extremely critical fire weather conditions persist in southern California due to strong Santa Ana winds, posing a significant threat of rapid fire growth through Wednesday. Red Flag Warnings remain in effect for Ventura and Los Angeles counties, with localized gusts reaching 115 km/h (70 mph).
