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...
Lawsuit Seeks $103M from Oregon Public Utilities Over Wildfire
The Holiday Farm fire killed one person and destroyed 430 homes PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A lawsuit filed on behalf of 70 landowners in Oregon’s McKenzie River Valley seeks $103 million from Lane Electric Cooperative and Eugene Water and Electric Board for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Officials Plan Aggressive Response to Small Fires, Minimizing Megafires
“Our focus is on smart firefighting, aggressive firefighting, catching these fires when they are small,” By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials said Thursday they will try to stamp out wildfires as quickly as possible...
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...
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....
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:...
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...