Emergency Management
The number of missing people has tripled in Kerr County, home to Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers and counselors died
Fire chief responds to union’s allegation of preventing FFs from responding to deadly Texas flooding
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker defended his decisions after the firefighters’ union accused him of preventing rescue crews from assisting with deadly Kerr County flooding
Officials continue searching for missing campers and face scrutiny over emergency warning systems
The visual report was created to help local leaders understand how the two resources can work together to improve emergency communication
Aerial footage showed the flames burning close to homes with retardant on their rooftops
Survivors of the fire have demanded to know why their communities weren’t evacuated sooner
Lt. Col. Todd Davis of the 187th Airlift Squadron said the C-130 will fly as low as 150 feet above the ground while on wildfire missions
The fire consumed the large outdoor stage at the “Tomorrowland” electronic music festival
More evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes Sunday, but flames continue to threaten about 1,500 structures in Mariposa County
Residents haven’t been able to sleep in their homes since July 12
Officials said members of an extended family who died in the flood had no warning about the approaching surge of water
Officials said 4,000 people have been forced from their homes since the fire exploded to 25,000 acres
The Android phone was filmed restarting after an attempt to call for an emergency
Fire officials said 40 apartment units were affected by the fire; it took more than 50 firefighters an hour to put out the heavy flames
The fire has destroyed one home and damaged another; no injuries have been reported
The new technical specification on video fire detectors helps ensure more efficient and reliable equipment
What’s left of what Richard Snelson owned is his truck, a couple of motorcycles and an old RV he bought before the fire.
Thousands of residents in California, Nevada and Arizona were able to return home after major fires were contained
Crews and equipment were starting to be sent to other fires burning around the western U.S.
A white plume of smoke could be seen billowing over the roof as firefighters blasted water onto it
Knowing how to build an incident action plan and practicing it to proficiency is critical for all fire officers
Homes were destroyed and children and counselors were temporarily trapped at a California campground
Fire Chief Darin White said several hundred people living in nearby buildings were evacuated and some neighboring buildings had heat damage
Firefighters are bracing for potential floods and dry lighting as thunderstorms develop around active wildfires
Officials acknowledged that all their efforts to save properties could be undercut if winds shift
Officials said the huge tourist event will bring an estimated 1 million people to Oregon during peak wildfire season
The flames jumped across the highway, prompting authorities to close a portion of the highway and issue evacuation orders
More than 800 firefighters were battling the blaze burning south of Prescott
The fire has charred more than 28 square miles in the same area devastated by a blaze that killed 19 firefighters four years ago
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said the emergency braking system on the train triggered, but it was unclear why
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Cellphones were receiving emergency evacuation alerts for the wrong city
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