Environment The California Wildfires Could Continue Until Christmas Without rain, high temperatures will keep the smoke coming—and could spur new fire growth. Eric Holthaus
Environment The Hazards of Breathing Wildfire Smoke A conversation with an atmospheric chemist about the health risks posed to Californians by smoke from the Thomas Fire and Creek Fire. Richard E. Peltier
Environment A List of Useful Wildfire Terms If you're following coverage of wildfires, or trying to stay safe, here are some helpful definitions to know. Ian Hurley
Environment How Climate Change Fuels Wildfires in California As dry conditions become the new normal, California could become a perpetual tinderbox. Kate Wheeling
Environment Scenes From the Wildfires Raging Through Southern California The Thomas Fire had burned an estimated at 65,500 acres and destroyed hundreds of structures as of mid-morning Wednesday. Ian Hurley
Environment The Thomas Wildfire Destroys Homes and Forces Evacuations Across Southern California As of mid-morning on Tuesday, the fire was estimated at 45,000 acres, three times the size of Manhattan Island. Eric Holthaus
Environment Ventura Wildfire Forces Tens of Thousands to Evacuate Overnight The blaze that began Monday evening burned 45,000 acres overnight, and was still out of control Tuesday morning. Kate Wheeling