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
Despite the rain, firefighters are still battling nearly 20 fires
The town of 27 residents was completely destroyed by the October fire
About 400 residents were also evacuated from the blaze
The 44-acre blaze was contained on Thursday evening
Like any other tool on the apparatus, an improperly maintained ax poses a danger to firefighters and reduces their ability to perform
Favorable weather allowed firefighters to bring the wildfire 40 percent under control
All of the town’s 27 residents have been displaced by the wildfire
Deputies have gone door to door to tell people to leave the endangered areas
The businesses operating costs are being underwritten allowing it to donate all the profits
The second firefighter burned remains in stable condition
Opposition party calls for fast investigation, ruling party says it will conduct a full, careful investigation
The 45-year-old firefighter was trapped in her burning truck and suffered burns over 60 percent of her body
3 new pumpers and 4 new tankers will be used largely by volunteers protecting wildland area
Air samples near gold and uranium mines show higher radiation levels; firefighters kept away from mines
The pilot was returning from a water drop at a grass fire when the helicopter lost power; he declined medical treatment
2 youths were seen leaving the area where the fire began
The fire has already burned 1.5 square miles
The Temprano Fire broke out Sunday and has damaged or destroyed up to five homes
The 180-day moratorium would make fireworks illegal, citing safety concerns and noise complaints
The system transforms wildlands into a “cyber world of information”
The Portuguese firefighter received second and third-degree burns from a fire that already killed one other firefighter
The fire is smoldering but gusty winds could breathe life back into it
The six-month extension provides $400 million for wildand firefighting
More that 450 firefighters are fighting the two fires
Forecasted lightning may set off more fires
The fire was reported Monday, no homes are threatened at this point
The unidentified timber faller fell ill and later died at the hospital
The cub, who had burns to all four paws, was moved to a wildlife sanctuary and is expected to make a full recovery
The utility has already paid $1.5B in claims for fires investigators say it was partially responsible for causing
Los Angeles firefighters were able to fully contain a 90-acre brush fire near the Getty Center art museum