Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
Norte Fire in California threatens homes, forces evacuations
Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.
Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.
Florida Wildland Firefighter Memorial near Brooksville to add 14th name
A solemn memorial hidden deep in the Withlacoochee State Forest will soon honor another fallen crew member who died while serving the Florida Forest Service.
A solemn memorial hidden deep in the Withlacoochee State Forest will soon honor another fallen crew member who died while serving the Florida Forest Service.
Pasco County firefighters deploy 1,200 miles to Texas to battle massive 'Ross Fire'
A team of 16 Pasco County Fire Rescue personnel has traveled some 1,200 miles from home to join the front lines against a massive wildfire burning through North Texas.
A team of 16 Pasco County Fire Rescue personnel has traveled some 1,200 miles from home to join the front lines against a massive wildfire burning through North Texas.
Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders
Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.
Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.
Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens added tariffs
President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
Fourth of July fireworks get green light in Florida despite widespread wildfire concerns
Fireworks will illuminate the Florida sky this Fourth of July as residents celebrate America's 250th birthday, but officials are preaching caution amid statewide drought conditions.
Fireworks will illuminate the Florida sky this Fourth of July as residents celebrate America's 250th birthday, but officials are preaching caution amid statewide drought conditions.
Manatee County under burn ban as hot weather increases wildfire dangers
Manatee County is now under a burn ban as hot and dry weather persists in the Tampa Bay area, heightening the risk of wildfires.
Manatee County is now under a burn ban as hot and dry weather persists in the Tampa Bay area, heightening the risk of wildfires.
Florida Forest Service warns of drought ahead of Fourth of July as wildfire threat remains present
Fire crews are battling daily wildfire outbreaks along the Florida coastline as a persistent summer drought creates fire dangers. The Florida Forest Service is warning the public to use caution with outdoor tools and holiday celebrations as Independence Day approaches.
Fire crews are battling daily wildfire outbreaks along the Florida coastline as a persistent summer drought creates fire dangers. The Florida Forest Service is warning the public to use caution with outdoor tools and holiday celebrations as Independence Day approaches.
Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
Sarasota County brush fire contained after homes evacuated in Stoneybrook at Venice neighborhood: SCFD
Firefighters battled a brush fire in Sarasota County that has grew to 24 acres and prompted the evacuation of 10 nearby homes in the Stoneybrook at Venice neighborhood, according to Sarasota County Fire Department officials.
Firefighters battled a brush fire in Sarasota County that has grew to 24 acres and prompted the evacuation of 10 nearby homes in the Stoneybrook at Venice neighborhood, according to Sarasota County Fire Department officials.
Fire officials warn that transition from drought to rainy season does not mean brushfire season is over
State fire officials are warning that lightning strikes could increase the number of fires, even as the rainy season begins.
State fire officials are warning that lightning strikes could increase the number of fires, even as the rainy season begins.
Lithia brush fire spreads, leaves 1 person critically injured: HCFR
A brush fire in Lithia scorched approximately 10 acres on Friday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A brush fire in Lithia scorched approximately 10 acres on Friday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Hernando County dump truck fire spreads to nearby brush, causes major delays on southbound I-75: FHP
A dump truck fire is causing major traffic delays in Hernando County on Wednesday afternoon. Portions of lanes along southbound Interstate 75 are closed near mile marker 295, after flames spread from the vehicle into nearby brush, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A dump truck fire is causing major traffic delays in Hernando County on Wednesday afternoon. Portions of lanes along southbound Interstate 75 are closed near mile marker 295, after flames spread from the vehicle into nearby brush, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue deploys new brush trucks as busy season continues
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue deployed four new brush trucks over the last few weeks to help battle brush fires in what’s been a busy season.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue deployed four new brush trucks over the last few weeks to help battle brush fires in what’s been a busy season.
Weeki Wachee brush fire prompts multiple home evacuations: HCFR
Fire crews are working to contain a brush fire burning in Weeki Wachee near U.S. 19 and Cortez Boulevard, which led to evacuations for several homes in the area Friday evening, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Fire crews are working to contain a brush fire burning in Weeki Wachee near U.S. 19 and Cortez Boulevard, which led to evacuations for several homes in the area Friday evening, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Tampa brush fire grows quickly, spreads to Copeland Park: TFR
Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters battled a quickly moving brush fire that spread to Copeland Park Friday evening.
Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters battled a quickly moving brush fire that spread to Copeland Park Friday evening.
Hernando County brush fire grows as crews work to contain area
Crews are battling a brush fire that sparked Thursday afternoon in South Brooksville, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Crews are battling a brush fire that sparked Thursday afternoon in South Brooksville, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Crews battle wildfire in Hudson near Dixie Highway
Fire crews are working to contain an approximately 25-acre wildfire in Hudson, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Fire crews are working to contain an approximately 25-acre wildfire in Hudson, according to the Florida Forest Service.