Heat, Fire, Smoke and Storms Are Wreaking Havoc on the Economy
In early June, the power went out at Stephanie Hart’s bakery on Chicago’s South Side, during an intense…
The Fires in France and Spain are Breaking Modern Records: Charts and Maps
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Massive Wildfires Draw Close to Madrid
As the worst wildfires in Spanish history tore through the country, Elena Sánchez paused from selling beers in…
Wildfire Updates: Smoke Pushes Air Quality to Dangerous Levels for Millions
Under cover of night is when firefighters perform some of the most essential work of starving a wildfire.…
How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
But anyone can feel the effects of wildfire smoke. Inhaling it can immediately cause coughing and wheezing, a…
Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across the Northeast as Temperatures Spike
From the windows of office buildings across Manhattan, the blue sky turned hazy on early Wednesday as wildfire…
At Least 12 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire
At least 12 people died and another 23 were missing on Friday after a wildfire tore through dry…
Death Toll From Oppressive Heat in New Jersey May Be as High as 29
The death toll in New Jersey from a days-long heat wave that gripped much of the East Coast…
New York Braces for Heavy Rain: Latest Forecast
The punishing heat wave that made most of last week nearly unbearable across New York is finally over,…
Fourth of July Weekend Presents a Huge Logistical Challenge for New York
The New York City region is playing host to a series of major events over Independence Day weekend,…
A Hot and Hectic Weekend in New York City
Good morning. It’s Friday! And a very busy weekend for New York City. Ships will sail along the…
All New York Suffers in a Heat Wave. It’s Worse in Jamaica, Queens.
In a slice of park alongside the Van Wyck Expressway in Jamaica, Queens, Christina Charlie and her 6-year-old…