Strong Winds Threaten to Undo Progress on Los Angeles Wildfires
A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new fires as winds began to build Tuesday.
Wildland Firefighting
As people continue to move into the wildland urban interface, the fire risk increases, and that means firefighters will be called on to mitigate wildfires, brush fires, grass fires, and vegetation fires that threaten human dwellings. Get training information on wildland fire response and headlines about major fires.
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Colorado Springs (CO) Homeless Encampment Sparks Grass Fire
A homeless encampment fire spread to nearby grass in a drainage area Monday afternoon according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department.
Burglary Suspects Dressed as Firefighters Arrested in Los Angeles Fire Zone
Los Angeles authorities said they arrested 29 people in fire zones, including one burglary suspect who was allegedly dressed as a firefighter.
Firefighters Gain Ground on Deadly LA Wildfires, But More Wind Is on the Way
Calmer winds and higher humidity helped firefighters make progress Saturday battling an unprecedented fire siege that has devastated the foothill community of Altadena and coastal…
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Report: LAFD Chief Warned Budget Cuts Would Hamper Response
In a memo, Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said a $7 million reduction in overtime variable staffing hours had severely limited the department’s capacity to respond…
Los Angeles Wildfire Latest: Death Toll Hits 10, Winds Calming
Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds that have fueled massive fires in Los Angeles, killing 10 people and obliterating whole neighborhoods.
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Fires Rage, LAFD Chief’s Spat with City Hall Simmers
City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley became engaged in a public spat with Mayor Karen Bass over resources even as the battle against flames continued.
Drone Collides With SuperScooper, Grounds Plane Amid CA Wildfires
A firefighting plane, commonly known as a SuperScooper, was grounded after being struck by an unauthorized drone during water drop operations in Los Angeles County.…
Latest on CA Wildfires: Five Dead, 130,000 Evacuated as Winds Start to Moderate
Firefighters battled Thursday to control fires in the Los Angeles area that killed five people, ravaged communities, and sent thousands frantically fleeing their homes.
Thousands Flee Uncontrollable Wildfires Around Los Angeles; Firefighter Suffers Head Injury
California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled.
Wildfire Rips Through Los Angeles Hillsides, Prompting Evacuation Orders
Officials said 30,000 residents were under evacuation orders and 13,000 structures were threatened by a wind-driven wildfire.
CA Braces as Extreme Winds Pose Fire Danger
An extreme and rare wind event is on the way to Southern California this week, with 80- to 100-mile-per-hour winds expected in some regions.
How Do You Extinguish a Coal Fire That’s Burned Under Boulder County (CO) for a Century?
Colorado began extinguishing the underground coal-seam fire on Marshall Mesa in November, and the project is expected to be finished in January.
CA Will Soon Require Insurers to Increase Home Coverage in Wildfire-Prone Areas
Insurance companies that stopped providing home coverage to hundreds of thousands of Californians in recent years will have to again provide policies in fire-prone areas.
