Wildfire has burned 3,702 acres GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A portion of Interstate 70 remained closed in western Colorado on Wednesday because of a wildfire that has grown to 5 square miles (13 square kilometers) in hot, dry and windy conditions. The...
Central Wyoming Wildfire Causes Evacuations
The Bradley Fire has has burned approximately 1,600 acres RAWLINS, Wyo. (AP) — A central Wyoming wildfire prompted evacuations of area residents after burning across several square miles. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management said the fire about 50 miles...
6400 Fire Destroys Structures in Utah
Several structures destroyed Wildland Firefighter FRUITLAND, Utah — FOX 13 reports that the 6400 Fire, formerly named the Fruitland Church Fire, has burned at least 225 acres and is 50 percent contained. One home and two other structures have been...
More Homes on Evacuation Notice Ahead of Colorado Wildfire
Pine Gulch Fire grew to over 25,000 acres on Sunday GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Residents living near a western Colorado wildfire have been told to be ready to evacuate as the blaze expands. The Pine Gulch fire is burning in remote, rough terrain north...
Air Attacks on Dam Fire
Helicopters and tanker over the Dam Fire Associated Press Authorities have ordered some evacuations due to a wildfire in the Angeles National Forest near Asuza in Southern California. Helicopters and a converted jumbo jet were working to douse the flames...
Video: Crews Battle Southern California Apple Fire
26,850 acres burned as of Wednesday Associated Press Crews east of Los Angeles are struggling to contain the "Apple Fire." By Sunday evening, according to the state firefighting agency Cal Fire, the Apple Fire had burned more than 20,500 acres in...
San Bernardino County Fire Department Deploys Goats
Clearing an acre a day San Bernardino County Fire Department On June 30th, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (#SBCoFD) announced an evolution in wildfire community risk reduction. SBCoFD and San Bernardino County Land Use Services...
Video: Southern California Wildfire Continues to Rage
Wildfire east of Los Angeles grows Associated Press Thousands of people are under evacuation orders after a wildfire in the mountains east of Los Angeles exploded in size as crews battle the flames in triple-digit heat. (August 2)...
Oregon National Guardsmen Complete Red Card Training
400 certified in Salem Defense Flash News SALEM, Oregon - Approximately 400 Oregon National Guardsman completed wildland firefighter training to receive their "Red Card", June 11-17, 2020 in Salem, Ore. The training was provided by the Oregon Department...
Brush Truck Destroyed, Firefighters Injured in Texas Brush Fire
Blaze burned over 100 acres Wildland Firefighter ARANSAS PASS, Texas – KIITV reports that firefighters have been recalled to a brush fire that earlier destroyed a brush truck and injured three firefighters on Tuesday. Firefighters were called back to the...
Firefighters in Greece Race to Stop Wildfire
Evacuees bussed to nearby beaches ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were fighting a blaze for a second day in southern Greece Thursday that forced evacuations and a night-long battle to save seaside homes. The Fire Service...
New Type III Engine for El Dorado County FPD
A new fire engine for El Dorado County firefighters El Dorado County Professional Firefighters - IAFF Local 3556 Placerville, CA, July 16, 2020 – El Dorado County Fire Protection District Firefighters at Station 19 in Pleasant Valley, CA received the...