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Florida Wildfire Destroys 30 Structures

Florida Wildfire Destroys 30 Structures

At least seven homes destroyed     NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — At least seven homes and 23 other structures have been destroyed by a massive wildfire that continues to burn in southwest Florida, officials said. Greater Naples Fire Rescue District Chief Kingman...

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New Mexico National Forest to Impose Fire Restrictions

New Mexico National Forest to Impose Fire Restrictions

Fire managers are implementing measures in response to COVID-19 to keep firefighters safe     ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three forests in northern New Mexico will be implementing fire restrictions next week to reduce the risk of human-caused fires. Forest...

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Wildfires Close Part of I-75 in Southwest Florida

Wildfires Close Part of I-75 in Southwest Florida

One fire threatened about 30 homes     NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Four brush fires burning a total of about 400 acres (162 hectares) shut down a section of Interstate 75 in southwest Florida on Wednesday, officials said. One of the fires threatened about 30 homes...

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Report: Broad Risk of COVID-19 at Wildfire Camps

Report: Broad Risk of COVID-19 at Wildfire Camps

Evaluating best- and worst-case scenarios     By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Outbreaks of the coronavirus could sweep through large camps where crews typically stay as they fight wildfires across the U.S., according to a federal...

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Boise Mobile Equipment. We Are Wildland

Boise Mobile Equipment. We Are Wildland

A commitment to build the best and the safest     BME Marketing - Wildfires are a force of nature that threaten everything in their path, yet brave men and women risk their lives to keep this force contained. Boise Mobile Equipment Wildland Fire Apparatus...

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New Mexico Forester Issues Restrictions Due to Fire Danger

New Mexico Forester Issues Restrictions Due to Fire Danger

Warmer temperatures, lower humidity, high winds     SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's state forester is imposing immediate restrictions on fireworks, campfires, smoking and open fires on all non-municipal, non-federal and non-tribal lands statewide because...

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Florida Man Charged with Starting 343-Acre Wildfire

Florida Man Charged with Starting 343-Acre Wildfire

Nearly 60 homes destroyed or damaged     SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida Panhandle man who set up an illegal burn barrel on his property caused a wildfire that torched approximately 343 acres (139 hectares) of wild lands and damaged or destroyed...

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