A man suspected of arson in one of three wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state was formally charged Tuesday, as firefighters race to contain flames before they obliterate more homes.

The American West is battling a persistent wildfire season, with the Pacific Northwest bearing the brunt as dozens of massive blazes rage in Oregon and Washington.

Each year, wildfires across the United States and Canada burn millions of acres and destroy thousands of homes and other structures. CNN is tracking the trends.

(CNN) — Flames could be seen rapidly advancing down a hillside toward residential neighborhoods near Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, marking the latest in a destructive fire season that has scorched ...