Fighting fires near Los Angeles Firefighters struggling to contain three wildfires near Los Angeles faced another challenging day. ...
Photos, Video: California’s Ranch and Lake Fires
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New Tools and Machinery to Fight the Fires of the 21st Century
Conversation between Javier Baena and Ángelo Lorenzo Vallfirest A.L: How did your journey into the world of wildland fires start? J.B: I studied forest engineering. Then I expanded with the master degree in fire studies in Lérida. A.L: You are also an analyst. J.B:...
USAA Recognizes Value of NFPA Firewise Program
Discounts on select homeowner insurance premiums National Fire Protection Association Community-wide risk reduction is essential to improving outcomes when a wildfire happens. That’s why USAA has been working with the National Fire Protection...
The Benefits of Hard Decisions
Lessons from wildfire management NRFireScience Lessons learned from wilderness fire management in the Northern Rockies. Intended to spark discussion about managing fire for resource benefit on public lands: including reasons behind using this management...
Crews Make Gains on Mosier Creek Fire in Oregon
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...
Massachusetts Faces Serious Drought Conditions
"Flash drought" conditions on Cape Cod BOSTON (AP) — Environmental officials in Massachusetts say the state is experiencing significant drought conditions following months of below normal rainfall and above average temperatures. Kathleen Theoharides, the...
Photos: California Lake Fire
Firefighters at work in the Angeles National Forest LOS ANGELES (AP) — Crews scrambled to protect homes from a huge wildfire that prompted evacuations north of Los Angeles. ...
9/11 Tribute Light Event Back On
Event was initially cancelled due to coronavirus concerns Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The annual light display honoring victims of 9/11 is back on, officials announced Saturday, saying New York health officials will supervise this year’s tribute to...
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 Firefighter In these unprecedented times, where there is much uncertainty, we look for hope and find it in our...
Twin Lights Won’t Shine During 9/11 Tribute in New York City
Lights out over concerns of coronavirus pandemic NEW YORK (AP) — Twin beams of light representing the World Trade Center towers won’t be beamed into the sky during this year’s memorial of the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City because of concerns about...
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...
Evacuations as Wildfire in Oregon Gorge Area Grows
Fire has increased to 200 acres MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire that started between Hood River and The Dalles in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge grew quickly Wednesday afternoon, prompting mandatory evacuations. The Oregon Department of Forestry tweeted...
