Wildfire

A man bikes. In the background, the city of Chicago can be seen, sheathed in a smoky haze.

Summer wildfire threat could imperil unexpected US regions — the Northeast and Midwest

BY: - June 29, 2023

WASHINGTON — In a summer of drought, smoke and haze, wildfires could flare up in unusual locations in the United States over the next few months — including New England and the Midwest, according to federal forecasters. “The predominant threat looks to be the Northeast, which is not normal,” said Jim Karels, the fire director […]