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The two Amentum employees were on their way to repair a CAL FIRE helicopter when the crash occurred
Three CAL FIRE firefighters were able to pull themselves from the wreck and were hospitalized with minor to moderate injuries
The city of Oroville canceled its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration as CAL FIRE firefighters work in extreme heat to contain the Thompson Fire
With a $24 million price tag, the CAL FIRE Hawk makes nighttime firefighting a reality again, with pilots wearing night vision goggles
The state has already seen 900 more fires this year than it did at the same last year
Environmental engineers said that higher temperatures, less air moisture and higher frequency of human-caused fires have contributed to the change
The amount more than doubles recent annual spending on wildfire prevention in the state
The agent and the firefighter removed the woman from a bridge where she was threatening to jump
Gov. Gavin Newsom said more than $80 million will be set aside to prepare for wildfires
Less than half of the state’s inmate fire crews were available to fight record-breaking wildfires last summer
The bill, which would give seasonal wildland firefighters the same disciplinary rights as permanent firefighters, is supported by CAL FIRE Local 2881
At least 20 wildland fires ignited across Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties this week amidst strong winds
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
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
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
Officials say the man was identified through an anonymous tip and reportedly made a confession
The wallet was stolen from the firefighter’s vehicle at the station while he fought the fire
Officials said a CAL FIRE ground commander battling the CZU Lightning Complex fell victim to looters who broke into his vehicle
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