Firefighters worked to contain the Dixie Fire burning in California as the blaze reached over 699,600 acres. Here, a firefighting aircraft dropping retardant over the flames near Janesville, California. Lassen-Modoc Unit via Storyful
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Wildfires turn sky orange over Eldorado National Forest
California wildfires turned the sky orange over Eldorado National Forest on August 17. Credit: @roarandtender via Storyful
California’s Monument Fire grows to over 71,800 acres
California’s Monument Fire grew to over 71,800 acres on August 12, according to official reports, with five percent containment. Credit: @trinitysungrown2 via Storyful.
Animals evacuated through fiery landscape amid battle to contain California’s Monument Fire
More than 690 firefighters were battling the Monument Fire in Northern California, which by August 11 had surpassed 95 square miles in size, officials said. Credit: Trinity County Sherif’s Office via Storyful.
Adorable baby koala reunited with his mom after falling from a tree in Australia
A volunteer from Koala Rescue helped the baby get back to his mother by lifting him up towards the tree.
Multiple people injured after Boston transit trains collide
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Green Line trains collided near Agganis Arena at Boston University.
Two people seriously injured after explosion at chemical site in Leverkusen, Germany
Several people were injured, including two seriously, after an explosion at a chemical site in Leverkusen, Germany. Credit: Arzu Kara via Storyful
Firefighters work overnight to tackle Bootleg Fire in Oregon
Firefighters worked through the night to tackle the Bootleg Fire, now at over 400,000 acres, in Oregon. This footage shows the difference in fire behavior overnight versus daytime and why resources have been working at night on this fire.
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Firefighters rescue residents from deadly flooding in China’s Henan Province
At least one person had died in the flooding, and two were missing, in severe rain and flooding in Zhengzhou China. This footage released by the Henan Fire Brigade shows rescue efforts on Tuesday.
Dash cam shows Ohio trooper save driver choking on marijuana during traffic stop
Police say the 24-year-old driver swallowed the drugs prior to getting pulled over by the trooper for speeding.