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Firefighters traveled thousands of miles, showcasing unparalleled teamwork during California’s fire season
Preston Martin figured his 1977 Volkswagon van was goner when he parked it in Malibu before the Palisades Fire
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
A tree fell on their vehicle while they were battling a blaze
Despite Governor’s tough words, fire starters get off easy
Fire prevention message resonates as much now as it did when the campaign launched in the 1950s
DA: ‘After nearly 10 years, justice has been secured.’
Current rule says military planes cannot be used until all commercial and civilian planes are used or unavailable
Scientist say wildland fire damage will escalate until we stop trying to fight them
Firefighters continue to battle the massive wildland fires
The 61-year-old firefighter’s cause of death is not known
She turned herself in after a decade of hiding in the largest-ever ecoterrorist case in the U.S.
The fire is closing in on a firing range used by the army in the 1970s, which still contains undetonated bombs
15 of the 126 fires are out of control
High temperatures and strong winds are fueling more than 100 fires
A police station was one of 80 buildings destroyed
Not every obstacle encountered on the fireground has a ready-made solution — some have to be invented
Colo. Democrat criticizes his colleagues for not supporting firefighting
The 4-month-old bear had second-degree burns on all of its paws
Do your homework and consider these recommendations when designing your next brush truck
The inmate crews cost about $300 to help clear dry brush
The prototype designs are based on extensive input from firefighters
EMA director could not tell if the man was intoxicated, but his agitation grew and he laid a hand on his rifle
The man who was on this year’s losing gubernatorial ticket brought a large, rowdy crowd into the court hearing and declared himself winner after court was abruptly adjourned
Four fire departments assisted in fighting the wildfire that spread over more than 600 acres
The state is on the hook for $40 million for the fire that consumed about 600,000 acres
The type 3 engine has a 500-gallon tank and can pump 150 gpm
The two who started the massive fire may not be able to pay the amount in their lifetimes and are seeking $500 per month payments
A major highway connecting L.A. and Las Vegas has reopened and homes are no longer threatened
Firefighters were able to stop the fire from burning homes as winds made the blaze spread faster
Despite the rain, firefighters are still battling nearly 20 fires