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Hazardous weather is about to erupt in the central US with a potential fire outbreak, tornadoes and feet of snow

Mary Gilbert, CNN March 13, 2024

CNN -- A powerful storm is poised to deliver nearly every weather hazard possible to the central US beginning Wednesday. An extreme wildfire risk – the highest risk level possible...

A 7-year-old boy and his relatives are among the dozens killed in the Maui wildfires. Here’s what we know about some of the 114 lives lost

CNN -- The apocalyptic wildfires that raced across Maui have claimed at least 114 lives – a devastating number that’s expected to grow. Many of the victims died while trying to escape the flames...

Hazy skies in downtown Kent due to Canadian wildfires on June 28, 2023.

Canadian wildfires cover Kent State in blanket of smoke

Destiny Torres, Reporter June 28, 2023

It’s a hazy, smoky day in Kent due to the abundance of smoke that has traveled from Canadian wildfires. There is an air quality alert in effect for most of Northeastern Ohio today, June 28, according...

Where the smoke from Canadian wildfires is headed next

  CNN -- Around 75 million people in the US are experiencing dangerous air conditions because of smoke from wildfires raging across Canada, and officials are urging people to limit time spent outdoors...