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Eastern California Wildfire Stopped, Evacuations Lifted

BIG PINE, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire in eastern California's remote Owens Valley was 30% contained early Friday after firefighters stopped its forward progress and evacuation orders were lifted, authorities said. The fire scorched more than 6 square miles but there were...

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Fire Chief Hospitalized with Burns at NC Wildfire

Mark Price The Charlotte Observer (MCT)A firefighter remains hospitalized after suffering multiple burns during a wildfire in western North Carolina, according to Otto Fire and Rescue in Macon County. The firefighter was identified as department Chief Terry Rholetter...

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