By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A major forest fire was raging out of control on the northern fringes of the Greek capital Monday, triggering numerous evacuation orders for Athens suburbs and outlying areas as strong winds hampered the...
In the Face of More Extreme Fire Seasons, Firefighters Are Organizing for Change
By Capital and Main Fast Company Fast Company Magazine After wildland firefighter Ben McLane fought California’s deadliest fire, he started second-guessing his line of work. The November 2018 Camp Fire near Paradise had killed 85 and leveled 18,000 homes. McLane was...
One Year After Devastating Lahaina (HI) Fire, Relief Efforts Continue
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has become a crucial leader in Maui’s recovery from the fires that killed at least 102 people and displaced 12,000.
CA Park Fire Now Nearly 421,000 Acres; 34 Percent Contained
Rick Silva Red Bluff Daily News, Calif. Aug. 7—The Park Fire grew to nearly 421,000 acres on Tuesday as it took advantage of poor humidity recovery. Cal-Fire said the fire exhibited uphill runs and intense fire behavior. Officials say the 420,827-acre fire,...
Fast-Moving Southern CA Wildfire Torches Hillside Homes, Forcing Evacuations
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Damage assessments were underway Tuesday in a Southern California hillside community after a wildfire suddenly swept through, chasing residents from their homes. Despite the ferocity of the flames Monday afternoon, it appeared that...
Helena (MT) Honors 75th Anniversary of Mann Gulch Fire That Killed 13 Smoke Jumpers in 1949
https://youtu.be/iXI0u4W5EjM Aug. 5—Events continue Monday in Helena in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Mann Gulch fire and the 13 firefighters who died Aug. 5, 1949. A mural commissioned by the city of Helena by artist Elise Perpignano in honor of the fire that...
Parties in Lawsuits Seeking Damages for Maui Fires Reach $4B Global Settlement, Filings Say
The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year’s Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global settlement, a court filing said.
Five Firefighters Injured Battling Quarry Fire in CO
Lauren Penington - The Denver Post (TNS) DENVER — The four wildfires burning across Colorado’s Front Range this week have charred thousands of acres, killed one person and destroyed at least six buildings. As of Wednesday night, the four fires were burning on...
Chico (CA) Planned a Burn That Could Have Curbed the Park Fire. Here’s Why It Didn’t Get Done
Ari Plachta - The Sacramento Bee Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email realitycheck@sacbee.com. Just across the road from where California’s fifth largest fire in...
One Person Killed in CO Wildfires As Fires Torch Large Areas of the U.S. West
By JESSE BEDAYN, MATTHEW BROWN, COLLEEN SLEVIN and OLGA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — A person was killed in one of several wildfires threatening heavily populated areas of the Colorado foothills, authorities said Wednesday, as almost 100 large...
Historic California Gold Mining Town Wiped Out by Borel Fire
The historic Kern County town of Havilah has been virtually razed by the Borel Fire.
CA Firefighters Make Progress as Wildfires Push Devastation and Spread Smoke Across the West
by NIC COURY and REBECCA BOONE Associated Press FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress and were aided by improving weather over the weekend in the battle against wildfires covering massive areas and leaving a trail of damage in the western United...