U.S. land managers have long known that they have a problem on their hands with overgrown forests and persistent drought.

The Max Fire, which started on Sunday afternoon, has burned 426 acres and is currently 20% contained, with road closures in place and evacuation orders lifted.

The lightning-caused wildfire that consumed roughly 70 structures seemed unremarkable for days. High winds changed that.

Max Fire initially started 1:11 p.m. July 13 in Fresno County, California. After being active for three days, it has burned ...

A grass fire spread to a large, abandoned building Tuesday night in Tulare County.The fire was near Avenue 408 and Road 124 ...