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With Santa Barbara County deputies as their protection, firefighters moved into the area to battle the flames
The family of pilot Michael Fournier, reached a settlement with the aircraft maintenance company after investigators cited hydraulic failure as the cause of the crash
To thank the first responders who battled January’s devastating wildfires, Disneyland held a Heroes Salute Cavalcade on Main Street U.S.A. and kicked off a free ticket offer in their honor
“We have all hands on deck,” fire spokesperson Chris Valenzuela said as the Mosquito Fire raged, storms were forecast and evacuation orders remained
The Mosquito Fire spread to nearly 73 square miles and is 10% contained, CAL FIRE said
The pilot and two others sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a trauma center
Residents of mountain communities have had to flee as a heat wave strains the state power grid and moisture from a tropical storm threatens to bring floods
Already burning wildfires could worsen, or new blazes could spark in the next three days in Oregon as high winds and rising temperatures increase fire risk
The fatal fire has scorched about 18,657 acres, prompted expanded evacuations and the doubling of resources
One firefighter hurt in the Fresno County wildfire remains hospitalized
Two women died in NorCal’s Mill Fire, now 55% contained, and two civilians were killed in SoCal’s Fairview Fire, just 5% contained
Crews spent much of their overnight efforts extinguishing hotspots and strengthening the containment line around the Route Fire in Castaic
“The folks out there are just taking a beating,” said LACoFD Deputy Chief Thomas Ewald, who said he expects more injuries due to the current conditions
The state’s OES and military department partnership seeks to strengthen California’s ability to quickly respond to climate-driven disasters
Speaking to a room of chief and company officers, Dr. Moore-Merrell outlined a plan to track suicides, attack wildfires and refocus data-gathering
The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire burned more than 530 square miles of the Rocky Mountain foothills and destroyed hundreds of homes
This August about 1,670 inmates are in fire camps, including staff like cooks and laundry workers, down about 40% from August 2019
Crews are battling dozens of blazes in southern Oregon following more than 200 lightning strikes
Collin Hagan, a firefighter with the Craig Interagency Hotshot Crew, was battling the Big Swamp Fire near Lemolo Lake
Hundreds of LACoFD firefighters were working the two-alarm Sam Fire on the ground and in the air
Citizens in a private boat helped the injured pilot get to shore
Former L.A. County Fire Chief Daryl Osby said the denial could jeopardize the minimum supply needed to support flow requirements to fight fires
Kathy Shoopman, 73, a veteran wildfire lookout who was known for her pinpoint accuracy, was killed on July 29
After five days of no containment, crews at California’s McKinney Fire kept it 10% surrounded and were carving firebreaks around much of the rest of the blaze
The bill includes annual pay adjustments, a disability annuity, hazard pay, and seven days of paid mental health leave
One firefighter at the Colony Fire suffered burns on his arms and face and was flown to the Parkland Hospital Burn Unit in Dallas
Firefighters responding to the Springville Fire on Monday encountered a man with a dog who told them he’d started the blaze
Firefighting crews worked to keep the McKinney Fire from moving into the town of Yreka
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, making it possible for resources from other states to assist crews with the McKinney Fire
Dozens more firefighters are working the Chalk Mountain Fire; the Possum Kingdom Lake fire is largely contained
Nearly 3,000 firefighters are battling the Oak Fire, which has destroyed 41 homes and other buildings near the national park
The Colorado Legislature voted to buy the $24M aircraft, which will soon be able to vacuum up 1,000 gallons of water in 1 minute and drop it in 3 seconds
Already more than 530 wildfires have burned an area the size of Connecticut, and the usual worst of the fire season lays ahead
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