Containment on the Monroe Fire jumps to 36% as it crosses over 71,000 acres, according to the latest information from the U.S. Forest Service - Fishlake National Forest.

Southern California's prolonged heat wave is finally forecast to let up by Wednesday, but elevated temperatures will continue to bring health and fire risks Monday and Tuesday.

Firefighters eyed full containment of the Canyon Fire as crews reached 91% on Aug. 11, and the acreage burned was kept to 5,370 for the third day. Fire crews continued to hold the lines set up on Aug.

A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, and officials warned ...