wild fires

Over 250 wildfires burned across Maine in August, more than twice the average number for the month. But climate change could escalate the fire threat, and some communities are preparing for a future clouded by flames, smoke and ash.

Maine's air quality continues to suffer from lingering Canadian wildfire smoke, so we asked a health expert why exposure to smoky air is so harmful to our health.

Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and wind have broken out in Casco, Poland, Wales, Hollis, Bath, Sanford and Damariscotta this week.

The National Weather Service in Maine says smoke from wildfires in Oregon, British Columbia, and Alberta is making its way to Maine.

WELLS, Maine - Firefighters in southern New Hampshire battled brush fires in Wells and Saco that burned through woods and delayed Amtrak Downeaster…