The South Rim Fire near Gunnison grew to almost 3,000 acres Saturday morning after its growth and lack of containment forced the closure of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on Friday, when it was about 1,

Pending city approval, Curtis plans to install a “tarp-like system to protect the entire building” and a temporary roof.

Shaun Szwarz has been arrested on accusations of arson, reckless endangering and criminal mischief, the Portland Police Bureau said.

The incident began after a cigarette was dropped by an individual walking behind the gardens, setting the dry vegetation and undergrowth alight, the fire service said. A DFRS spokesperson issued a warning to people to dispose of cigarettes "responsibly" to stop other fires from happening.

Immigrant workers are central to recovery efforts in neighborhoods burned in the January wildfires, but recent raids have led some to stay home.

Springs Fire initially started 6:23 p.m. July 10 in San Diego County, California. Since its discovery 24 hours ago, it has burned 50 acres. A crew of 271 firefighters succeeded in containing 60% of the fire as of Friday evening. The cause is, however, still being investigated.

Fire crews are dealing with a blaze at flat in Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Union Street, Beeston, at about 15:14 BST on Saturday. The four crews that are putting out the fire said it was still "well alight".

Officials evacuated Jacob Lake and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon was closed to visitors because of the fast-moving White Sage wildfire.

Moore Fire initially started 12:39 p.m. July 10 in Placer County, California. After being active for 33 hours, it has burned 20 acres. As of Friday evening, the blaze has been fully contained. Investigations into its cause are still ongoing.

The Hope fire, burning on the north side of the Columbia River, has grown to 6,764 acres with level 3 "leave now" evacuations in effect for some areas.

A 39-year-old Stockton man was charged with attempted murder and arson after allegedly setting a probation officer ablaze.

Laguna Beach police said they identified the suspect as a 13-year-old boy, who was arrested on suspicion of felony reckless burning of forest land.

An electric car fire on the Mass Pike shut down part of the highway in Boston and jammed traffic in several parts of the city Friday morning.According to Massachusetts State Police, the car caught fire just after 7 a.