The ancient redwoods of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California’s oldest state park, have largely survived the wildfires raging across the state.
Author: Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY
Massive wildfires scorch California as threat of lightning igniting more looms
Three massive wildfires are scorching Northern California, and more than 650 wildfires, most sparked by lightning, have burned in the last week.
Massive wildfires scorch California as threat of lightning igniting more blazes looms
Three massive wildfires are scorching Northern California, and more than 650 wildfires, most sparked by lightning, have burned in the last week.
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An earthquake of the Alaska Peninsula triggered a tsunami warning for much of the coastal region of the state that was later called off.
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