Year with worst fires linked to hottest temps By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer As temperatures rise in the U.S. West, so do...
READ MORECalifornia Drops Utility Wildfire Protection Plan
by Peter Prochilo | Aug 21, 2018 | News
Plan would protect electrical utilities SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are abandoning a proposal by Gov. Jerry...
READ MOREJury Hold Nevada Liable for 2017 Wildfire
by Peter Prochilo | Aug 21, 2018 | News
Wildfire destroyed 40 structures RENO, Nev. (AP) — A jury has found the Nevada Division of Forestry liable for the loss of 23...
READ MOREUtah Firefighter Killed after Water Drop
by Peter Prochilo | Aug 21, 2018 | Firefighting, News
Report states falling tree debris killed battalion chief By DON THOMPSON and LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press SACRAMENTO,...
READ MOREPhotos: Funeral for Utah Battalion Chief
by Peter Prochilo | Aug 21, 2018 | News
Draper battalion chief was killed while fighting the Mendocino Complex fire
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