Wildfire burned over 900 acres by Friday MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge grew to more than 970 acres (392 hectares) as of Friday morning. Crews had it 10% contained and said they'd established a 75% line of...
Retardant on Windshield when Planes Collided at Nevada Fire
Witness said plane was closely trailing another LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of two firefighting planes that collided above Nevada last month, killing both pilots, may have been hit by retardant dropped by the other one shortly before they crashed, according to...
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...
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...
NTSB: Helicopter Seen Wobbling Before Fatal Crash in Arizona
Helicopter was flying supplies to a hotshot crew PHOENIX (AP) — A helicopter that crashed last month while delivering supplies to firefighters in a remote area of the Tonto National Forest was wobbling in mid-air before it went down near Payson, killing...
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...
Wildfire Tankers Collide Over Nevada Wildfire
Pilots killed in mid-air collision while fighting Bishop Fire CALIENTE, Nev. (AP) — Two small air-tankers collided in mid-air in southeast Nevada on Thursday while battling a growing wildfire about 150 miles (241 kilometers) northeast of Las Vegas. The...
Firefighters See Gains Against Greek Wildfire
A total of 72 blazes across the country ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A drop in high winds late Thursday helped firefighters gain ground on a large wildfire in southern Greece that raged for more than a day, forcing the evacuations of villages and summer camps....
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...
Tankers Help Contain Fire South of Reno
Firefighters and tankers kept the fire at 120 acres RENO, Nev. (AP) — Strong winds caused a structure fire to spread into south Reno wildland, threatening more than 100 structures Tuesday and forcing some evacuations before it was brought under control....
Colorado’s Elephant Butte Fire Forces Hundreds of Evacuations
Helicopters and a tanker working west of Evergreen EVERGREEN, Colo. (AP) — A wildfire burning in the foothills west of Denver has prompted authorities to tell hundreds of residents to leave their homes. The fire started Monday afternoon and is burning in...
Procession Carries Pilot Killed in Arizona Wildfire
FAA and NTSB investigating helicopter crash PHOENIX (AP) — A procession that included fire trucks and law enforcement vehicles on Friday escorted a white hearse carrying the flag-draped coffin of an Arizona helicopter pilot killed in a crash while...