Fast-moving fire is fueled by gusty winds GUTHRIE, Okla. (AP) — Authorities say two homes were destroyed in a fast-moving wildfire that burned in central Oklahoma. No injuries were reported in Tuesday's blaze in Logan County, about 30 miles north of Oklahoma...
Firefighters in South Africa Battle Flames, Gale-Force Winds
Winds hamper efforts at Somerset West wildfires TimesLIVE - Firefighters battle gale-force winds as Somerset West fires continue to burn. https://youtu.be/13OPZAhK9tY Times Media reporter Aron Hyman is on the frontline at Sir Lowry's Pass in the Western Cape....
Fire Crews Battle Widespread Oklahoma Wildfire
Wildfire in central Oklahoma is 60 percent contained SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — Dry conditions plus blown-down trees from a tornado several years ago in central Oklahoma are fueling a wildfire that continues to burn Wednesday morning. No structures have been lost...
Death Toll Rises to 13 in Tennessee Wildfires
Residents get a first look at damage in Gatlinburg on Friday ADAM BEAM and JONATHAN MATTISE, Associated Press GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — People in cars and trucks rolled into the wildfire-ravaged city of Gatlinburg on Friday to get a first look at what remains...
Oregon Smokejumper Fighting for His Life
Smokejumper suffered a head injury in a fall during an Alabama wildfire REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A Redmond smokejumper is fighting for his life after being critically injured in a fall while fighting a wildfire in Alabama. https://youtu.be/OlpPA5_9EBY Ray Rubio,...
Death Toll Rises in Tennessee Wildfires
A total of seven people have died in the rapidly spreading wildfires ADAM BEAM and JONATHAN MATTISE, Associated Press GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Three more bodies were found in the ruins of wildfires that torched hundreds of homes and businesses in the Great...
Deadly Wildfires Ravage Tennessee Tourist Town
Officials survey the damage done by destructive wildfires ADAM BEAM and JONATHAN MATTISE, Associated Press GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Thunderstorms dumped much-needed rain on eastern Tennessee overnight as thousands of people waited anxiously for news about...
Video: Driving Through Hell in Tennessee
Three people confirmed dead in Gatlinburg area wildfires STEVE MEGARGEE and JONATHAN MATTISE, Associated Press GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — With flames dripping from tree branches like lava and the air filled with embers, thousands of people raced through a...
U.S. Supertanker Responds to Wildfires in Israel
Wildfires rage across Israel burning homes and causing evacuations JERUSALEM (AP) — Fires raged in several locations across Israel for a fifth day Saturday, including in a Jewish West Bank settlement where 40 homes were burned and all 1,000-plus of its...
Firefighters Protect American Flag during North Carolina Wildfire
Lake Lure resident finds flag is safe after being evacuated LAKE LURE, N.C. (WTVD) - A woman who was forced to evacuate due to the wildfires in Western North Carolina found a wonderful surprise when she returned home. In a post to the WLOS Facebook page,...
N.C. State Researchers Put Fire Gear to the Test
UL lab allows researchers to push PPE to the limits RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Researchers at N.C. State are working to find better ways to protect firefighters fighting wildfires. They received a grant from FEMA after a group of firefighters was killed three years...
North Peace Smokejumpers
A look at the BCFS Para-attack Program North Peace Smokejumpers - Assembled by CJ a few summers ago. For more recent information head to over to smokejumper.ca https://youtu.be/2HOXw_1YHXw