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Large Brush Fire Scorches Western Massachusetts

Large Brush Fire Scorches Western Massachusetts

One firefighter injured in East Mountain fire     NORTH ADAMS, Mass. (AP) — An 800-acre (324-hectare) brush fire in western Massachusetts that started late last week is thought to be the largest in the state in more than a decade, a state official said...

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Early Wildfire Season Predicted in Drought-Stricken Nevada

Early Wildfire Season Predicted in Drought-Stricken Nevada

“We have not seen conditions this severe in the last 20 years,”     By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada fire officials say the worst drought conditions the state has seen in two decades should make for an early start to the wildfire...

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More U.S. Forests in New Mexico Impose Fire Restrictions

More U.S. Forests in New Mexico Impose Fire Restrictions

Carson and Santa Fe National Forest to begin Stage One restrictions     TAOS, N.M. (AP) — More national forests in drought-stricken New Mexico plan to impose fire restrictions on activities such as campfires and smoking in an attempt to prevent human-caused...

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Photos: California Pacific Palisades Wildfire

Photos: California Pacific Palisades Wildfire

Wildfire burns near Topanga State Park     LOS ANGELES (AP) — An arson suspect was arrested in connection with a Los Angeles wildfire that forced evacuations in canyons where thick vegetation hasn't burned in more than 60 years, authorities said Monday. READ...

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Arson Arrest in California’s Pacific Palisades Wildfire

Arson Arrest in California’s Pacific Palisades Wildfire

Wildfire was 23% contained on Monday     By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — An arson suspect was arrested in connection with a Los Angeles wildfire that forced evacuations in canyons where thick vegetation hasn't burned in more than 60...

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Arson Suspects Detained in California’s Palisades Fire

Arson Suspects Detained in California’s Palisades Fire

A thousand or so residents of the Topanga Canyon area were ordered to evacuate     By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A smoky wildfire churning through a Los Angeles canyon community gained strength Sunday as about a thousand residents...

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Arizona’s Tussock Wildfire Continues to Grow

Arizona’s Tussock Wildfire Continues to Grow

Wildfire has burned over 4,400 acres     CROWN KING, Ariz. (AP) — A wildfire burning in brush and grass in a sparsely populated area of central Arizona hill country continues to grow but no additional evacuation notices have been issued, officials said...

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FDIC Product Network Live Demo: True North Gear

FDIC Product Network Live Demo: True North Gear

Live demo - May 11 - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST     FDIC Product Network Our VP of Sales, Deane Seeger, will be showing our best-selling collection of NFPA 1977 certified wildland clothing built for standing up to rugged conditions and long days on the fire line....

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Arizona’s Tussock Fire Moves Towards Crown King

Arizona’s Tussock Fire Moves Towards Crown King

Tussock Fire has burned over 4,100 acres     PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — A raging wildfire on Monday continued to push toward the town of Crown King south of the Prescott National Forest. It’s one of four wildfires currently burning around the state. InciWeb:...

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Close Call at California Wildfire

Close Call at California Wildfire

Burnover avoided in El Dorado County     Max McGregor Salmon Fire, El Dorado County At approximately 12:15 PM on Saturday, May 1, CalFire Amador-El Dorado Units responded to reports of a wildland fire in the area of Salmon Falls Road and Gallagher Road near...

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