Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection said it’s still in “the pre-rulemaking phase” while it finds money to alleviate the potential costs under the new requirements
The letter, which is signed only “Retired and Active LAFD Chief Officers,” recommends that the chief tender her resignation
Crews will get a break from dangerous fire weather concerns to close the week, but Santa Ana winds return next week
Nearly 600 firefighters were trying to contain the flames that had run through 3,210 acres
More evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes Sunday, but flames continue to threaten about 1,500 structures in Mariposa County
The blaze burning for a week has scorched just over 119 square miles; it could take crews another two weeks to fully surround it
An official said that there are other ways to pay firefighting costs if the season is more expensive than expected
A group of 14 state foresters and six volunteer firefighters will help battle the blazes
Nearly 4,500 firefighters, air tankers and fleets of helicopters and bulldozers fought the blaze
The base camp is set up by Cal Fire to assist local fire agencies and covers nearly every quality-of-life detail
More than 3,800 firefighters are battling the blaze that has forced almost 5,000 people from homes
The state Department of Forestry said remains of an incendiary flare used in the military training exercises were found at one of the burn sites
Officials said 4,000 people have been forced from their homes since the fire exploded to 25,000 acres
The upcoming film, which premieres October 20, focuses on the firefighters tasked with battling the Yarnell Hill fire
The fire has turned into a challenge for firefighters battling flames feeding on dense vegetation
The fire has destroyed one home and damaged another; no injuries have been reported
More than 400 engines, four dozen aircraft and more than 7,000 personnel were battling wildfires that have burned as much as 159,000 acres statewide
Authorities said most of the fires appear to be caused by arson
Residents said officials are silencing them with a new resolution that gives them a right to deny requests to speak during board meetings
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
Dense layers of new grass are providing a “fine fuel” for flames that then gain speed and intensity by moving through “standing dead fuel” made up of vegetation and trees
About $14 million was paid to local governments by the end of June and the Forest Service was trying to resolve differences over the remaining sum
Crews and equipment were starting to be sent to other fires burning around the western U.S.
A photo captured the firefighters saving the flag while flames surrounded them
Homes were destroyed and children and counselors were temporarily trapped at a California campground
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
The criminal complaint says the 54-year-old hampered firefighting efforts and recklessly endangered aircraft and fire crews in the air and on the ground
Officials said the huge tourist event will bring an estimated 1 million people to Oregon during peak wildfire season
Thanks to a wet winter, the potential for large fires is below normal through July and August
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said deputies tracked down Gene Alan Carpenter, 54, after spotting a man flying the drone
The baby animals were found too close to the spreading blaze in the dense Prescott National Forest
