Deadly and destructive wildfires erupt in the US each year, burning millions of acres and destroying thousands of homes. CNN is tracking the trends.

Scientists at the University of California are studying how this growing crisis affects our health — and the findings are alarming.

The BC Wildfire Service says smoke over the Ainslie Creek fire in the Fraser Canyon has impacted its ability to send out aviation support for ground crews. The Ainslie Creek blaze remains mapped at nearly 40,

While “smoke taint” from last month’s hazy skies isn’t an immediate threat, grape growers say it comes on the heels of a growing season already fraught with climate extremes.

Spokane wildfires have burned over 10,000+ acres, destroyed 700 structures and forced 65,000 evacuations as smoke spreads.

As smoke from nearby wildfires spread across the Puget Sound region this week, agencies are urging residents to take precautions.

An air quality alert remains active for the Seattle area as smoke and high temperatures are expected to affect sensitive individuals through Tuesday.

As hazy wildfire smoke settles over Portland Tuesday, forecasters are predicting the hot, dry and smoky conditions will persist through Wednesday and could begin letting up near the end of the week. Wind blowing from the east pushed central Oregon wildfire smoke into the Portland area on Monday and Tuesday,