Two firefighters not injured By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Flames devoured swaths of brush and trees in Northern California on Wednesday amid unseasonably hot and dry weather. Officials said wind-whipped flames led two firefighters to deploy...
California Approaches 4 Million Acres Burned
At least 30 dead in wildfires this year By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 30 people and incinerated hundreds of...
California’s Wine Country Faces Fire Fatigue
The Glass Fire spread rapidly and is now burning through land that was saved from the other recent wine country fires By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and TERRY CHEA Associated Press NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Will Abrams and his family packed their pickup truck with...
Crews Patrol Lines Around Arizona’s Sears Fire
At least 14 structures have been destroyed PHOENIX (AP) — Firefighters on Tuesday mopped up and patrolled containment lines around the perimeter of a wildfire burning in the Tonto National Forest near the northeastern outskirts of metro Phoenix. The...
Photos: Northern California Wildfires
Photos from the Glass Fire and Zogg Fire
Dying Winds Give Hope in Northern California Wildfires
Glass Fire rages through two counties By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Easing winds gave California firefighters a break Tuesday as they battled a destructive wildfire that was driven by strong winds through wine country north of San...
Ring Out in Support for Fallen Firefighters and Their Families
Communities, faith congregations, and fire departments are welcome to participate on the day of America’s Tribute to Fallen Firefighters National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Although we will not be together in Emmitsburg this fall for the National Fallen...
El Dorado Fire: Up Close
Ride along with San Bernardino County firefighters San Bernardino County Fire Department The San Bernardino County Fire Department takes you up close on the El Dorado Fire showing how multiple agencies battled the massive blaze in Oak Glen, Yucaipa,...
USFA: Colorado On-Duty Death
Pilot killed in crash while fighting Idaho wildfire United States Fire Administration The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official on-duty death of Firefighter/Pilot Ricky Fulton, 58, of Aero S.E.A.T. Incorporated on September 22, 2020. On...
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters to Shine Bright in 2020
Communities, organizations, landmarks, and fire departments urged to participate in a week-long vigil before America’s Tribute to Fallen Firefighters National Fallen Firefighters Foundation In these unprecedented times, where there is much uncertainty,...
Three Dead in Northern California Wildfire
Multiple fires and evacuations By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Northern California's wine country was on fire again Monday as strong winds fanned flames in the already scorched region, destroying homes and prompting orders for nearly...
Uncontained Wildfire Burns 9,200 Acres Northeast of Phoenix
Tankers and helicopters are battling the fire PHOENIX (AP) — A wildfire in the Tonto National Forest northeast of Phoenix has charred about 14 square miles (36 square kilometers) with no containment yet, authorities said Sunday. Forest officials said the...