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Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface

The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
A San Luis Obispo fire captain left a wishful and apologetic note for the homeowners while fighting the Palisades Fire
Thousands of firefighters battling the Eaton Fire are getting food, showers, sleep and stress relief at the Los Angeles County stadium
Firefighters battled since Monday to bring the fires under control
Hot and windy conditions are fanning the flames
A July 27 lightning strike kicked off the fire that has consumed 154,000 acres
The heavy smoke from the fires has worsened air quality
High temperatures and low humidity are increasing the potential for the fires to grow
After a devastating fire in 2009, the US Forest Service once again did not call a nighttime helicopter water drop
The 4,200 acre fire is 83 percent contained after being ignited a week ago
Along with fires, crews responded to floods and power outages
Lightning strikes set off dozens of fires that now threaten about 180 homes
The 1,200 acre fire is currently 15 percent contained
Firefighters were able to stop the blaze and fuel leaks before flames spread
Air pollution from wildfires is so high that fire crews are being swapped out every 14 days
Firefighters doubled containment to 48 percent; 5 firefighters have been injured so far
The city of Austin may install high-resolution cameras that will alert firefighters to wildfire risks
The two nations sent two water-dumping aircrafts each to halt the spread of the blazes
The wildfire has scorched more than 120 square miles
Labor Day vacationers hoping to visit a parks near Los Angeles were forced to evacuate
300 firefighters were deployed to fight the blaze
Fire chief: ‘Firefighters have put more water on the ground than Mother Nature this year’
Officials expect more fires before the season ends with the first snowfall
For many Native Americans who’s homes were destroyed in Montana’s wildfires, FEMA trailers are their only refuge
more than 150 homes are threatened as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze
Crews battling and cleaning up after Chips Fire found injured and orphaned bobcat kitten
The 4-month-old cub had not eaten for several days and had second-degree burns on all four paws
Much of the deer’s feeding ground was destroyed and seemed hungry
Aviation companies say pay arrears top $3.8 million
High temperatures and drought have caused large wildfires burning acres and threatening villages, Serbs asking Russians for assistance
The Ponderosa fire has been burning for over a week
The number of firefighters has grown to over 1,500 after the blaze grew 5,000 acres
The firefighters were battling the Trinity Ridge Fire in Idaho when a large log rolled down and hit them