Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
A game camera owner warned Scarborough firefighters about traps at the site, where holes and other deterrents had been set up to protect belongings
The arrests came during a federal investigation that led the Bureau of Land Management to end contracts with two Oregon-based forestry companies
Border Patrol said two firefighters who were in the country illegally were detained during an ID check at the Bear Gulch Fire after BLM terminated contracts with their employers
Harford Assistant Chief Edward Chideser fractured his leg while battling a brush fire in March
The firefighter collapsed while working on the lightning-sparked blaze in the Tobacco Root Mountains
Without protective equipment, wildland firefighters will continue to pay the price with their health
How OCFA uses tabletop drills with partner agencies to coordinate preparedness for major incidents
The Pickett Fire in Napa County and the Flat Fire spanning Deschutes and Jefferson counties have prompted evacuation orders and warnings for more than 5,000 residents
The 600-pound bronze that greeted visitors at the Grand Canyon Lodge was found charred with missing parts
Kristin Crowley’s legal claim says Bass ousted her and ran a “misinformation” campaign to shift blame for L.A.’s most destructive wildfire
San Diego Fire-Rescue is rolling out two new 600-gallon brush rigs and a Bell 412 EPX helicopter with a 375-gallon tank and night ops expected by late November
Assembly Bill 321, authored by former inmate turned legislator Jovan Jackson, creates transitional housing and a hiring pipeline for conservation camp firefighters
The agency levied a $640 penalty after determining safety lapses contributed to the death of a Wethersfield firefighter when a utility terrain vehicle flipped during a brush fire
All 179 inmates were evacuated from Rifle prison as the 167-square-mile wildfire spread
Los Angeles-area chiefs detail lessons from the January firestorm to guide all-hazards response
Burning over 129 square miles in steep, remote terrain, the Gifford Fire has injured at least three people and forced closures in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties
Pivotal’s lightweight, electric vertical takeoff aircraft is drawing interest from Marin fire departments for its potential use in wildfires, search-and-rescue and EMS response
The Flagstaff facility will serve as a regional hub for firefighter training and house the department’s Wildland Fire Management division
The 1995 deaths of Bill Buttram and Josh Oliver in the Point Fire sparked critical improvements in communication, training and equipment across Idaho fire agencies
El Cariso Hotshot Renzo Reginato remains hospitalized with serious injuries after a tree fell on him and two crewmates during operations on the Butler Fire
The Siskiyou Smokejumper Base in Cave Junction operates as a hands-on museum preserving the legacy of smokejumper through artifacts, personal stories and guided tours
As Oregon enters peak wildfire season, new fires ignite and the massive Cram Fire nears “mega fire” status with nearly 96,000 acres burned
The 2025 Pat Tillman Award for Service acknowledged the commitment and selflessness of two L.A. firefighters who faced “apocalyptic” wildfire conditions
Firefighters reported multiple fire whirls, including a vortex that damaged a BLM engine, as extreme weather fueled rapid fire spread
The South Rim fire, the largest of four Colorado blazes ignited by a lightning storm, has caused over $3 million in damages, while other fires threaten structures and power lines
Questions persist about plans for a consolidated agency
Arizona’s governor has called for a federal review of fire response as the Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed multiple buildings and forced evacuations on the North Rim
One firefighter was treated for heat-related illness while another sustained a more severe injury requiring hospital care as the Green Fire grew past 10,000 acres
A recent multi-agency wildfire training exercise helped Orange County fire and law enforcement teams swiftly contain the Rancho fire in Laguna Beach
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