Documentary focuses on the colossal cleanup and rebuilding efforts By DAISY NGUYEN and AMANDA MYERS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Almost two years since a wildfire swept through his mountain town and virtually wiped it out, Steve “Woody” Culleton...
Wildfire Tankers Collide Over Nevada Wildfire
Pilots killed in mid-air collision while fighting Bishop Fire CALIENTE, Nev. (AP) — Two small air-tankers collided in mid-air in southeast Nevada on Thursday while battling a growing wildfire about 150 miles (241 kilometers) northeast of Las Vegas. The...
Oregon National Guardsmen Complete Red Card Training
400 certified in Salem Defense Flash News SALEM, Oregon - Approximately 400 Oregon National Guardsman completed wildland firefighter training to receive their "Red Card", June 11-17, 2020 in Salem, Ore. The training was provided by the Oregon Department...
Firefighters Make Gains on California Wildfires
Containment grows around Gold and Hog fires ADIN, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters increased containment of large wildfires in rural northeastern California on Wednesday. The 34-square-mile (88-square-kilometer) Gold Fire in northern Lassen County was 70%...
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California Brush Fire Closes Highway
Blaze consumed nearly 3,000 acres CALIFORNIA VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Authorities ordered evacuations and closed a remote highway after a fast-moving wildfire churned through dry brush in Southern California on Tuesday. The blaze exploded in size after...
Statewide Burn Ban on Washington DNR Land
Ban covers 12 million acres OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state commissioner of public lands has ordered a statewide burn ban starting Tuesday because of hot, dry and windy weather conditions. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said the...
Respiratory Protective Equipment for Wildland Fires
Conversation between Sergi Pareja and Angelo Lorenzo A.L: What are the occupational risks that wildland firefighters are exposed to? S.P: Wildland firefighters have the same risks as a welder, because they are exposed to heavy metals, the same risks as a...
Cause of Maine’s Baxter State Park Wildfire Undetermined
State forestry service is asking for help OLD TOWN, Maine (AP) — The source of a May wildfire that consumed 45 acres in Baxter State Park remains undetermined, but it was not caused by lightning, Maine forestry officials said. The fire took place May 21...
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Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Given Greek Citizenship for Wildfire Aid
Family raised funds for 2018 wildfire victims ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A point of pride for Greece was touched by controversy Monday, as the country’s prime minister was criticized by an opposition party for using a military helicopter during a trip to...
Growth on Northeastern California Wildfires
Updates on Gold and Hog fires ADIN, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters worked Friday to construct and reinforce containment lines around a forest fire in rural northeastern California. The Gold Fire in northern Lassen County was expected to go through another...