Two out five thought they'd receive a personal notification FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A new survey found that many people in the Flagstaff area felt an emergency evacuation warning system widely used across Arizona is clear but that there's some confusion...
Report Released on California Firefighters Critically Burned in Silverado Fire
Green Sheet on two still on ventilators, in critical condition By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Two firefighters critically burned while trying to set backfires to slow the spread of a Southern California wildfire in October...
First-Due Considerations for Basic Wildland Firefighting
Training with the Illinois Fire Service Institute Illinois Fire Service Institute Instructors Deke Carls and Steve Sallows present First Due Considerations for Basic Wildland Firefighting training in the Facebook Forum....
California Utilities May Cut Power as Fire Danger Looms
Red flag conditions Wednesday into Saturday LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California utilities warned Tuesday that they may cut power to more than 300,000 customers as dry, gusty weather raises the threat of wildfire dangers in the region. The National...
Malden, WA Residents Await Federal Aid after Babb Fire
Wildfire destroyed 80% of the homes MALDEN, Wash. (AP) — Nearly three months after a wildfire destroyed 80% of the homes in Malden, residents are still waiting for aid from the federal government. The Babb Fire ravaged the Whitman County towns of Malden...
Video: California’s Cypress Fire
Aircraft at work over Fontana 564 Fire The Cypress Fire as it approached Sierra Ave in south Fontana. CAL FIRE & Riverside County Fire along with other agencies kept the fire from jumping across Sierra Ave. Nice aircraft show with drops from air...
Nevada Wildfire Victims Share Varied Stories
“You never will forget smoke smell once you smell it,” RENO, Nev. (AP) — With a wind-whipped wildfire roaring through a Reno neighborhood, David Howton sprang into action with a garden hose and was lucky to save his home. About a mile away, Scott and...
Plan Released to Reduce Massive Wildfires in U.S. West
Plan has a focus on sage grouse habitat By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. officials on Friday released an overarching plan for removing or changing vegetation over a huge swath of the U.S. West to stop devastating wildfires on...
Thousands Lost Power in Southern California Amid Fire Danger
Red flag warning during the holiday LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of people in Southern California lost power Thanksgiving Day after a utility began shutting off electricity to prevent wildfires from being ignited by damage to power lines amid strong...
Nevada Forestry Officials Pushing Fire-Safe Communities
Register now for the Dec. 3 summit CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada forestry officials are convening a virtual summit to help the public learn how to protect their homes from wildfires. Next week's summit comes after a devastating 2020 wildfire season...
Reno Wildfire Fully Contained
Five homes destroyed, 24 damaged RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Reno Fire Department says a wildfire that destroyed or damaged 29 homes has been contained around 100% of its perimeter as an investigation into the cause continued. The fire reached full containment...
One Dead in California’s Mountain View Fire
Wildfire has burned over 20,300 acres WALKER, Calif. (AP) — A person killed when a ferocious wildfire tore through a remote community in California’s eastern Sierra Nevada this week has been identified as a 69-year-old woman, authorities said Friday. The...