South Korea Struggles to Contain Wildfires That Have Killed 26
Helicopters dumped water over a burning forest in South Korea on Thursday as fire crews struggled to contain the country's worst-ever wildfires.
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Wildfires Ravage Southern South Korea, Killing 24 People and Forcing 27,000 to Evacuate
Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever were ravaging the country’s southern regions, killing 24 people, destroying more than 200 structures and forcing…
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Fourth Firefighter Dies in South Korea Battling Wildfire
South Korean firefighters on Tuesday appeared closer to containing the largest wildfires in the country’s southeastern regions.
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Two Firefighters Die in South Korea as Winds Fuel Dozens of Wildfires
At least two firefighters died and hundreds of people fled their homes in South Korea Saturday.
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Colorado Springs (CO) Fire Department Knocks Down Homeless Encampment Fire
The Colorado Springs Fire Department knocked down a fire at a homeless encampment near Interstate 25 and Bijou Street Friday afternoon.
Crabapple Fire Burns Thousands of Acres, Injures Firefighter in TX
The Crabapple Fire blackened thousands of acres across Gillespie County and injured a Fredericksburg firefighter who was struck by a falling limb while battling the…
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TX Wildfire Prompts Evacuations as AR and FL Also Battle Fires
Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds burned in a few Southern states Thursday, forcing evacuations in Texas and prompting Florida officials to close part…
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Blizzard Conditions Hit the Midwest While Wildfires and Tornadoes Threaten Central U.S.
A storm system Wednesday left parts of the Midwest and Great Plains under blizzard conditions and a broad swath of neighboring states at risk of high…
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FDIC 2025 Preview: WUI Strategies and Tactics for Urban Departments
This class provides valuable insights into the unique aspects of WUI firefighting and offers practical solutions for improving community and firefighter safety.
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Benefits of SPUs for Wildfire Mitigation in WUIs
For WUI firefighting, Structure Protection Units—mobile units equipped with sprinkler systems—may be decisive in protecting lives and property.
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Fire Near Fredericksburg (TX) Grows to Over 8,600 Acres With No Containment, Officials Say
A grass fire near Fredericksburg was burning an estimated 8,640 acres Saturday, spurring evacuations in the Central Texas community.
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Command Show: Insights on Wildfire Management, Part 2
Host Anthony Kastros continues his discussion with guest Mo Khazaal, who shares his firsthand experiences battling the devastating Southern California fires of 2025.
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NY Firefighters Knock Down Wind-Driven Brush Fire on Long Island but Risk Remains With High Winds
Firefighters in New York knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island on Sunday.
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Los Angeles County Sues Southern California Edison, Alleging Utility’s Equipment Sparked Wildfire
Los Angeles County said Wednesday that it's suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire.
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