Wildfire burned 119,987 acres TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A lightning-caused wildfire that charred more than 187 square miles (485 square kilometers) near Tucson was declared fully contained Thursday. However, Coronado National Forest officials said several...
Firefighters See Gains Against Greek Wildfire
A total of 72 blazes across the country ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A drop in high winds late Thursday helped firefighters gain ground on a large wildfire in southern Greece that raged for more than a day, forcing the evacuations of villages and summer camps....
Brush Truck Destroyed, Firefighters Injured in Texas Brush Fire
Blaze burned over 100 acres Wildland Firefighter ARANSAS PASS, Texas – KIITV reports that firefighters have been recalled to a brush fire that earlier destroyed a brush truck and injured three firefighters on Tuesday. Firefighters were called back to the...
Containment Increases on Northeast California Fire Lines
Progress on Gold and Hog fires ADIN, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters increased containment of two wildfires in rural northeastern California, authorities said Thursday. The Gold Fire in northern Lassen County is 15% contained, according to the California...
Firefighters in Greece Race to Stop Wildfire
Evacuees bussed to nearby beaches ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were fighting a blaze for a second day in southern Greece Thursday that forced evacuations and a night-long battle to save seaside homes. The Fire Service...
Tankers Help Contain Fire South of Reno
Firefighters and tankers kept the fire at 120 acres RENO, Nev. (AP) — Strong winds caused a structure fire to spread into south Reno wildland, threatening more than 100 structures Tuesday and forcing some evacuations before it was brought under control....
Crews Fight Fire in Tennessee’s Cherokee National Forest
Wildfire on Little Pond Mountain HAMPTON, Tenn. (AP) — Fire crews are battling rugged terrain and extreme heat as they take on a small wildfire on a remote mountain slope in East Tennessee, officials said. U.S. forestry officials said the fire on Little...
Weather Unfavorable on Northern California Fire Lines
Mineral Fire destroyed seven structures SUSANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters and aircraft worked Tuesday to halt the spread of two forest fires in rural northeastern California as unstable weather brought the risk of gusty winds, thunderstorms and...
Firefighters Battle Fires in Northeastern California
Gold, Hog, and Mineral fires SUSANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters and aircraft worked Tuesday to halt the spread of two forest fires in rural northeastern California. The Gold Fire in northern Lassen County nearly doubled in size to 7 square miles...
House Passes Federal Death and Disability Benefits Bill for First Responders Afflicted by COVID-19
Presumption bill moves to the President WildlandFirefighter Staff WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives adopted legislation on Monday sponsored by Rep. Dave Joyce to ensure that families of firefighters, police officers and emergency medical...
New Type III Engine for El Dorado County FPD
A new fire engine for El Dorado County firefighters El Dorado County Professional Firefighters - IAFF Local 3556 Placerville, CA, July 16, 2020 – El Dorado County Fire Protection District Firefighters at Station 19 in Pleasant Valley, CA received the...
Two Firefighters Injured in California Gold Fire
Several fires burning across the state SUSANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Two firefighters were injured Monday at the scene of a fire burning in rural northeastern California, fire officials said. The two were taken to the hospital but their injuries and their...