by admin | Aug 16, 2018 | Fire news
DENVER — There is no doubt wildfires continue to be a major problem for the country in terms of threats to people and structures. Not to minimalize that threat – the numbers, however, indicate a near normal wildfire season so far. Numbers tabulated by the...
by admin | Aug 15, 2018 | First Responders
State fire officials say another firefighter has died battling wildfires in Northern California. Monday’s death occurred at the site of the Mendocino Complex Fire north of San Francisco. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: We have some news now from California. A firefighter...
by admin | Aug 15, 2018 | Fire news
THREE OF THE LARGEST wildfires in California’s history are all now burning at the same time. It has firefighters, mayors, homeowners, area businesses, scientists and politicians extraordinarily worried. It is also, unfortunately, an ominous portent of things to...
by admin | Aug 13, 2018 | Fire news
The Legislature’s special committee on California wildfires meets Tuesday in a hearing room crowded with lobbyists. (Robbie Short — CALmatters) A MUST READ Between the end of last year’s deadly wildfires and the start of this summer’s fatal blazes, utilities and...
by admin | Aug 10, 2018 | Fire news
Wildfires rage in the Algarve – in pictures More than 1,000 firefighters are battling blazes for a seventh day in the popular tourist area in Portugal. Extremely high temperatures have been blamed for Click...