Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
Detailing how the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy unfolded and the community’s determination to honor the 19 fallen firefighters
The former Greenfield Township Volunteer Fire Department official faces 18 months in prison
The Fight for Firefighters Act would make approximately 3,000 seasonal firefighters into 12-month employees, increasing the number ready to respond to wildfires
The firefighting airplane was grounded after the drone damaged the plane’s wing during the Palisades Fire
It’s in the face of disaster that we come together as a community
The “Fit for Purpose Wildfire Readiness Act” would create a National Wildland Firefighting Service to improve coordination, efficiency and disaster response
Officials estimate that around half of the 4,000 gallons has been sprayed on more than 40 fire-prone acres, including at least six places where homeless people have been known to camp
The former U.S. fire administrator underscores the need for the agency to be elevated as the leader of the nation’s fire service
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said witnesses saw the suspect start the fire and then walk away
U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Justin Shaw was struck by a tree during the Coffee Can Saddle Fire
Six of the firefighters were students or former students at the University of Montana
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Producer Irving Azofat said at least 2,000 seats will go to first responders and people who have lost their homes
The run on buying and installing private hydrants comes after the news of water supply problems during the Palisades Fire
A retired police lieutenant turned journalist reports from the frontlines, where courage meets heartbreak
After-action reports and investigations revealed issues with alert systems in past wildfires as well as the timeliness of notifications
The president and the first lady toured the damage in the Pacific Palisades where over 16,000 structures have been destroyed
FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito and other commanders went to the Palisades and Eaton fireground to speak with firefighters and bring back information to use in the city
A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed due to mud flows as flood watches went into effect for the Pacific Palisades
Some chemicals are linked to heart disease and reduced lung function, while inhaling toxic forms of arsenic, chromium, and benzene may cause other health issues
As President Donald Trump prepares to visit the wildfire-ravaged state, he’s focusing on the state’s water policies, threatening to withhold disaster aid unless changes are made
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake broke out on Jan. 23 and burned nearly 16 square miles
Similar to a hiring freeze Trump put in place eight years ago, officials worry the order will impact the federal government’s ability to hire seasonal wildland firefighters
Phase Three of the Firefighter Safety Research Institue’s report prioritizes recommendations aimed at improving state and county wildfire preparedness and response
The Elko County Fire Protection District will use BLM funding to continue fuel treatments in current and new areas
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