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July 13, 2026

Colorado firefighting pilot killed when plane crashes into reservoir

The Gold Mountain Fire has burned 35,600 acres in southwestern Colorado as authorities investigate what caused the firefighting aircraft to go down.

June 25, 2026

Red state gov bans July Fourth fireworks statewide over wildfire concerns ahead of America's 250th anniversary

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declares a state of emergency, temporarily banning fireworks statewide for July Fourth amid historic drought and wildfire conditions.

May 19, 2026

Nebraska ranchers struggle to recover from historic wildfires as drought worsens crisis

The Morrill Fire, the largest wildfire in Nebraska state history, is leaving a lasting impact. Some grazing pastures look more like the Sahara Desert, with little improvement since March.

May 18, 2026

11 National Park Service workers evacuated by helicopter amid California fire

A helicopter evacuated 11 National Park Service employees from Santa Rosa Island as a human-caused wildfire spread across more than 10,000 acres.

April 29, 2026

Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral campaign video draws John Wick comparisons as fans rally behind him

Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral race video draws John Wick comparisons online as the former "Hills" star calls out what he sees as corrupt city leadership.

April 24, 2026

Homeowner confronts CNN reporter during live wildfire report, orders crew off property

A live CNN report on the Georgia wildfires turned tense when a Brantley County homeowner confronted reporter Derek Van Dam and demanded the crew leave.

March 19, 2026

LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt vows ‘zero encampments’ of homeless, no fentanyl on streets

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt laid out a plan to eliminate homeless encampments, crack down on public drug use and investigate local nonprofits.

March 7, 2026

Newsom rips Noem as ‘Kosplay Barbie’ over $220M ad campaign, demands DHS release $500M for LA wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom rips outgoing DHS chief Kristi Noem over stalled $500M in LA wildfire recovery funds, accusing her of prioritizing a $220M ad.

February 3, 2026

Palisades Fire disaster pushes Ring to close critical gaps in emergency visibility

Ring, the smart-home safety brand, launches a new Fire Watch safety feature after the Pacific Palisades Fires, using AI to detect embers and smoke for real-time alerts.

January 11, 2026

Los Angeles wildfire recovery enters second year as frustration and uncertainty linger

One year after massive wildfires devastated Los Angeles County, many families remain displaced, frustrated by slow rebuilding, permit delays and ongoing housing challenges.