Wildfire began after a lightning strike LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, Nev. (AP) — Firefighters say they've mostly contained a wildfire burning in short grass and brush on a rugged mountain east of Lake Mead. Fire officials report they expect to...
CAL FIRE Firefighter Dies After Training Hike
Young firefighter suffered a medical emergency during training FOX 5 San Diego DE LUZ, Calif. (FOX 5 San Diego) - A Cal Fire firefighter died Monday after suffering a serious medical emergency while on a training hike with his crew over the weekend,...
Southern California Wildfire Burns One Home
Homeowner criticizes firefighting efforts CHINO HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Aircraft are dropping water and retardant on a wildfire that has burned at least one home in Southern California. Scott Mclean with the state's Department of Forestry and Fire...
Over 300 Firefighters Battle Western Montana Wildfire
Fire has increased the demand for aviation fuel and materials HELENA, Mont. (AP) — More than 300 firefighters battled three blazes in western Montana on Sunday, and Gov. Steve Bullock declared a state of emergency to allow truck drivers to work longer...
Northern Arizona Wildfire Containment Grows
Wildfire has burned more then three square miles FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a wildfire burning in a northern Arizona mountain pass now is 46% contained. That figure released Sunday is up from 35% Saturday. Fire officials say the blaze has...
Scientists Warn Oregon Lags in Disaster Preparedness
Lawmakers didn't specify why funding for ShakeAlert and AlertWildfire was abandoned By SARAH ZIMMERMAN Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon state lawmakers abandoned a multimillion-dollar project to develop early warning systems for earthquakes and...
Wildfire North of Grand Canyon Burns Excess Vegetation
Officials say firefighters have made "excellent progress." FREDONIA, Ariz. (AP) — A wildfire being allowed to burn on the Arizona Strip north of the Grand Canyon has grown to 2.6 square miles (7 square kilometers) within a much larger planning area where...
Arizona Wildfire Holds Steady in Mountain Pass
Crews are working to bolster containment lines FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A wildfire burning in a northern Arizona mountain pass is holding steady. Fire officials said Friday the blaze grew modestly overnight. It has scorched more than 3 square miles (8...
Aircraft, Crews Battle Wildfire at Nevada Recreation Area
Wildfire covered nearly 5.7-square-miles LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, Nev. (AP) — Authorities say aircraft and hand crews are battling a wildfire spreading quickly on a remote and rugged mountain at an edge of the Lake Mead National Recreation...
Small Fires Signal Start of Montana’s Wildfire Season
Deputy chief says initial activity is increasing By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Several small wildfires in western Montana and a changing weather pattern signal the start of the state's 2019 fire season, officials said Friday....
Judge Gives California Time to Consider PG&E Takeover Bids
Utility filed for bankruptcy after wildfires By DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge agreed Wednesday to give California officials two weeks to sort out competing proposals to seize control of Pacific Gas & Electric and...
HME Ahrens-Fox Awarded Three-Year California DGS Contract for OES Type 6 Wildland Apparatus
The new “Super-6s” will be equipped with two pumps - New Type 6 Wildland Apparatus offer increased pump capacity and rescue functionality. - Three-year contract begins spring of 2020 with delivery of first 81 units. - HME Ahrens-Fox Type 6 Wildland Apparatus...