Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
Officials reported 26 drone incursions in one day, including four that crossed directly into the path of firefighting aircraft
Authorities say a citizen tip led to the suspect’s arrest in connection with the Old Trails Fire, one of three uncontained wildfires that have destroyed at least 700 buildings
Spokane County Fire District 8 videos shows crews moving from home to home to protect neighborhoods as fires force mass evacuations
Three Fire Management Assistance Grants will reimburse up to 75% of eligible suppression expenses for the Sinlahekin, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires
The Autumn Lane, Fairview and Old Trails fires burned approximately 8,000 acres on the northern edges of Spokane
According to the Serious Accident Investigation Team, the helicopter was unable to land because smoke in the area had reduced visibility to “near zero”
Fire departments must look beyond local risks and build systems capable of anticipating threats and mobilizing resources nationwide
Oregon firefighters are battling more than 1 million acres of active wildfires as flames threaten communities
Steep slopes and shifting rocks caused two separate incidents as crews battled the Green fire in the San Bernardino Mountains
Firefighters worked to keep a lightning-caused wildfire from reaching Sisters as gusty winds drove flames across central Oregon
The modernized Ramona Air Attack Base features faster retardant-loading capabilities, a new C-130 air tanker and San Diego County’s first night-flying firefighting helicopter
The 2025 Jones Road Fire exposed growing wildfire risk, where experts say climate change, expanding development and limited resources have left the state vulnerable to a catastrophic blaze
Nathan Matthews died nearly a month after suffering critical burns in a burnover that killed three fellow wildland firefighters
The Oakland Fire Department limited wildfire vegetation inspections to public property after firefighters reported attacks and intimidation
Railroad workers safely evacuated after a fast-moving wildfire surrounded their train in northern Ontario
The five-year, $41.25 million agreement will keep two Super Scooper aircraft available for wildfire response through 2030
Senator Bernie Moreno introduced legislation that would sanction Canadian officials, revoke visas and consider new tariffs over wildfire smoke
Smoke from fires in Canada and Minnesota darkened skies, reduced visibility and pushed air quality to unhealthy or hazardous levels across several states
Colorado State University Pueblo operates like a small city, providing food, fuel, repairs, medical support and rest for hundreds of firefighters battling the Aspen Acres Fire
With drought, extreme heat and firefighter fatalities, wildfire managers are strategically moving crews, aircraft and equipment to areas most at risk
The pilot’s body was recovered from Silver Jack Reservoir after an aircraft supporting the Gold Mountain fire crashed near Ouray
Two firefighters were treated for burns and an engine and crew transport vehicle were lost as crews battled extreme fire behavior at the Chelan Hills fire
The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service director shares his vision for a more unified, firefighter-focused wildfire response
A drone collided with an LAPD helicopter while crews battled a brush fire in Encino, temporarily grounding the aircraft
A volunteer firefighter continued fighting the Aspen Acres Fire even after learning the wildfire had destroyed his family’s home
Sydney Watson, 27, is being remembered for her dedication to wildland firefighting after she was killed alongside two crewmates while battling a fast-moving Colorado wildfire
Firefighters gathered to remember three wildland firefighters who died after becoming trapped by flames, as crews continue battling dozens of active wildfires across the West
After three firefighters died despite deploying their fire shelters on a Colorado wildfire, here’s how the shelters work, when they’re used and why they’re considered a last line of defense
The Forest Service and Interior Department will allow trained wildland firefighters to use N95 respirators on the fireline while adding decontamination protocols to reduce long-term exposure
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