Updates on Apple and Stagecoach fires LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters are still battling two major blazes that have burned for at least a week and destroyed homes in Southern California. The Stagecoach Fire in Kern County has charred more than 12 square...
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...
6400 Fire Destroys Structures in Utah
Several structures destroyed Wildland Firefighter FRUITLAND, Utah — FOX 13 reports that the 6400 Fire, formerly named the Fruitland Church Fire, has burned at least 225 acres and is 50 percent contained. One home and two other structures have been...
More Homes on Evacuation Notice Ahead of Colorado Wildfire
Pine Gulch Fire grew to over 25,000 acres on Sunday GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Residents living near a western Colorado wildfire have been told to be ready to evacuate as the blaze expands. The Pine Gulch fire is burning in remote, rough terrain north...
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...
Colorado Paramedic Service Launches Wildfire Medical Support Team
Eagle County medics to provide support on fire lines Wildland Firefighter EDWARDS, Colorado – Vail Daily reports that Eagle County Paramedic Services has created a wildland fire team, made up of six paramedics specially trained to respond to...
Vehicle Malfunction Caused California Apple Fire
27,569 acres, and 30% containment BANNING, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that has forced thousands of people from their homes was sparked by a malfunctioning diesel vehicle, fire officials said Monday. The vehicle spewed...
Photos: California Apple Fire
Wildfire is currently 30% contained Photos from the Apple Fire in Banning Canyon. ...
Wildfires Can Poison Drinking Water – How Communities Can Be Better Prepared
The smell test doesn’t work Andrew J. Whelton, Purdue University and Caitlin R. Proctor, Purdue University (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) In...
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...
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