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Other possible causes, such as campfires, target shooters, smoking, debris burning and vehicles, were rejected, a CAL FIRE peace officer said
Leadership
Fire service leaders reflect on the life and legacy of the former California state fire marshal, visonary leader and friend to many
Chief Coleman is remembered for his vast service and passion to advance fire service education, safety and leadership
One of the Indio firefighters is in critical condition and another is in serious condition
The Bond Fire, which began Wednesday in Orange County, has forced at least 25,000 residents to evacuate
The Bond Fire in Orange County began as a house fire that spread due to 70-mph winds
Crime
Officials at the volunteer fire department said the thief’s getaway caused “major damage to the station”
“Step Up To The Plate” is a campaign launched by CAL FIRE/Fresno County Fire to collect donations of baseball cards for kids affected by the Creek Fire
The change reflects a steep decline in California’s prison population since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is projected to save the state about $14.7 million per year
Authorities are looking into the allegations that firefighters hired by homeowners or insurance companies illegally set backfires to protect properties
The firefighters were on break between battling the Glass Fire and officials say exposure couldn’t have happened at base camp or on the fireground
The record-shattering fire has killed at least 31 people and destroyed thousands of homes
Animal Rescue
The cub is now recovering at the Oakland Zoo after being burned during the 56,000-acre Zogg Fire
CAL FIRE has recently begun using new technology to predict where flames are expected spread over a certain time period
Former inmates who fought fires while incarcerated will now have the chance to have their criminal records expunged upon release
The August Complex reached 471,185 acres on Thursday, surpassing the 2018 Mendocino Complex
Paradise, which was devastated by the deadly 2018 Camp Fire, is under evacuation warning after the Bear Fire exploded to 250,000 acres
This year’s fires surpassed the 1.98-million-acre record set in 2018
Ads on Craiglist are advertising fire trucks for use to fight wildfires, with prices ranging from $15,000 to $69,000
AB2147 would allow inmates, who have trained at state fire camps in prison, to have their criminal records expunged
Residents have returned to evacuation zones trying to defend homes despite fire officials warning that it’s illegal and can hamper firefighting efforts
Crime
Officials say the man was identified through an anonymous tip and reportedly made a confession
Crime
The wallet was stolen from the firefighter’s vehicle at the station while he fought the fire
Crime
Officials said a CAL FIRE ground commander battling the CZU Lightning Complex fell victim to looters who broke into his vehicle
Residents questioned why they were never warned they would need to evacuate; fire officials say resources have been stretched thin due to dozens of blazes
Officials said Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department Engineer Pete Hein died from an “acute medical emergency” while fighting the Stagecoach Fire
Officials said the fire was 40% contained on Sunday morning
The fire was 5% contained as of Monday morning after nearly 8,000 residents from 2,500 households were evacuated
More than 1,000 firefighters battled the Mineral Fire, which has burned nearly 30,000 acres since July 13
The massive wildfire ravaged part of Sonoma County in 2019, scorching tens of thousands of acres and destroying 374 buildings
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state’s plans for this year’s complicated wildfire season on Thursday
The firefighters’ union negotiated the cuts down from 9.23% as the state seeks to fill a $54 billion budget deficit
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