SFFD Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson said testing was also done after the Camp Fire Pete Suratos and Mark Matthews, NBC Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO (NBC Bay Area) - A new study released Tuesday details the health impacts on firefighters who battled one of California's most...
List of Missing in California’s Deadliest Wildfire Down to One
The list initially went well over 1,000 PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — Only one person remains listed as missing from the deadliest wildfire in California history after deputies found an Oroville woman. The Butte County Sheriff's Office said Friday that...
USFA: California On-Duty Death
CAL FIRE firefighter suffered a medical emergency during a training hike The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official on-duty death of Firefighter Yaroslav Katkov, 29, of CAL FIRE, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on July...
California Governor Defends Wildfire Efforts, Jabs at Feds
Newsom criticized the federal government for not doing enough By DON THOMPSON Associated Press COLFAX, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom defended California's wildfire prevention efforts Wednesday while criticizing the federal government for not doing...
Some Residents Return After Helena Wildfire
Wildfire north of Helena was 15% contained HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Some residents who evacuated their homes due to a fire burning north of Helena were allowed to return Wednesday while state officials announced an influx of money available for fighting...
Firefighters Make Progress on Southwestern Oregon Wildfire
Fire near I-5 is 25% contained GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — Favorable weather conditions allowed firefighters to make substantial progress in containing a blaze in southwestern Oregon. The Oregon Department of Forestry says Wednesday that a fire adjacent to...
Crews Battle Wildfire Near Provo, Utah
Additional crews are being brought in SPRINGVILLE, Utah (AP) — Crews are battling a wildfire that started near a residential area but is burning grass and uphill away from homes east and north of Springville while growing on the southern outskirts of...
Montana, Oregon Wildfires Prompt Evacuations
Several in Montana did not heed warning By AMY BETH HANSON and SARAH ZIMMERMAN Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Hundreds of Montana residents who fled their homes because of a four-day wildfire were allowed back Tuesday to gather important...
Trial Ordered for Man Charged in Utah 2017 Wildfire
Fire destroyed 13 homes and cost nearly $40 million PROVO, Utah (AP) — A man charged with reckless burning that sparked a massive 2017 wildfire in southern Utah was ordered Tuesday to stand trial. Judge James Brady ruled there was enough evidence for the...
Tennessee Offers Federal Wildfire Prevention Grants
Application period runs from Aug. 5 to Sept. 20 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is providing access to federal grant programs to help communities and volunteer fire departments become better equipped for wildfires. The state Department of Agriculture...
Firefighter Injured Battling Mile Post 97 Wildfire
Firefighter was struck by debris CANYONVILLE, Ore. (AP) — A firefighter battling a large blaze in southwestern Oregon was injured when he was struck by rolling debris. Authorities say the firefighter was transported early Monday to a medical center,...
Firefighters Work to Protect Homes North of Helena, Montana
Residents of 400 homes have been evacuated HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Firefighters are working to protect homes in the path of a suspected human-caused fire north of Helena. The fire, which started at mid-day Friday, had burned nearly 7 square miles (17 square...