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Suspected California arsonist arrested for starting Line Fire that has burned thousands of acres: authorities

September 11, 2024

Suspected California arsonist arrested for starting Line Fire that has burned thousands of acres: authorities

California authorities said a man who started the Line Fire has been arrested and charged with arson this week.

'Unluckiest woman' evacuates from California wildfires after surviving multiple natural disasters

September 11, 2024

'Unluckiest woman' evacuates from California wildfires after surviving multiple natural disasters

Dayna Wyland of Lake Arrowhead, California, told Fox News Digital that she headed to Las Vegas after evacuating the devastating wildfires. She has survived other natural disasters.

Smokey Bear turns 80, is still spreading fire safety messages today

August 9, 2024

Smokey Bear turns 80, is still spreading fire safety messages today

Smokey Bear, the beloved symbol of the U.S. Forest Service, turns 80 years old on August 9, 2024. He's been warning about forest fires and wildfires in the great outdoors for eight decades.

Wyoming wildfire destroys GOP rep's childhood home: 'Devastating’

August 4, 2024

Wyoming wildfire destroys GOP rep's childhood home: 'Devastating’

The Haystacks Fire raging in eastern Wyoming has scorched over 28,000 acres of land since the flames reignited on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

Dementia risk rises with exposure to wildfire smoke, per Alzheimer’s Association: 'Real problem'

July 29, 2024

Dementia risk rises with exposure to wildfire smoke, per Alzheimer’s Association: 'Real problem'

Wildfire smoke poses the biggest dementia risk than other types of air pollution, according to a new study from the Alzheimer's Association. An expert discusses how to stay safe.

Thousands flee Canada's Jasper National Park as wildfire spreads to town

July 25, 2024

Thousands flee Canada's Jasper National Park as wildfire spreads to town

A raging wildfire has spread to the town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies’ Jasper National Park. About 25,000 residents and park visitors fled late Monday night.

FBI offering $10,000 reward for info leading to arrest of suspects in deadly New Mexico wildfires

June 23, 2024

FBI offering $10,000 reward for info leading to arrest of suspects in deadly New Mexico wildfires

The FBI on Sunday announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects responsible for starting two deadly New Mexico wildfires.

New Mexico village evacuated as quick-moving wildfires close in

June 18, 2024

New Mexico village evacuated as quick-moving wildfires close in

Residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico, were forced to evacuate their homes as wildfires rapidly encroached on the 7,000-resident village in the Land of Enchantment's south.

Washington state inmates serve as wildland firefighters through pioneering program

June 6, 2024

Washington state inmates serve as wildland firefighters through pioneering program

Washington state's prison system operates the a program that trains inmates to become skilled firefighters. The inmates receive extensive training to combat forest fires.

Firefighters make progress against California's largest wildfire of the year

June 3, 2024

Firefighters make progress against California's largest wildfire of the year

Crews have reportedly contained 75% of California's largest wildfire this year, which tore through significant swaths of grasslands between the San Francisco Bay and Central Valley.