Dry, Gusty Weather, ‘Acute’ Fire Hazards Expected Through Rest of Week
Extremely dry and windy conditions will continue to create acute fire hazards Thursday and for the rest of the ... dangers in ...
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Nearly half of winter fires linked to heating equipment, officials urge regular check-ups
Experts are emphasizing the importance of checking heating and appliance systems in your home *before* temperatures fall ...
Mountain Fire burns over 20K acres; 132 structures, mostly homes, destroyed, 88 damaged
A wildfire started in the Somis area on Wednesday morning and tore through 22 square miles by the evening, destroying dozens of homes, sending residents to the hospital and forcing evacuations in ...
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25 million people in California face ‘life-threatening’ fire warning
Follow live updates on the wind-fueled wildfires in Southern California here. Powerful winds that fueled fast-moving ...
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National Emergency Response Information System Launched to Modernize Incident Data Collection for American Fire Departments
NERIS Version 1 will provide fire and EMS departments and first responders with more accurate and actionable post-incident ...
'Elevated fire weather conditions are likely' in SAW today, tonight
The National Weather Service alert warns of “elevated fire weather conditions" likely this afternoon and evening.
Over 14,000 under evacuation orders in California as fire crews battle dangerous wildfire and rescue people from homes ablaze
Firefighters are battling two fast-growing wildfires in Southern California Wednesday as the state experiences a ...
Southern California's Mountain Fire destroys dozens of homes, puts thousands under evacuation order
(Noah Berger/The Associated Press) The fire was at zero per cent containment Thursday morning. The National Weather Service ...
Winter rains threaten flash floods in burn scar areas of the Park Fire
As rain approaches the Northstate, Cal Fire is issuing a caution about the risk of flash floods. This warning is particularly ...
Here’s Where You Should Store Your Fire Extinguisher at Home (Plus Spots to Avoid)
Be prepared in case of an emergency with a working fire extinguisher stored in an accessible part of your home.
Wind and dropping temps cause flare-ups as crews continue battling Hawthorne Fire
Wind gusts and dropping temperatures caused some flare-ups Thursday evening as crews work around the clock to contain the ...
With winter on the way, experts offer tips to avoid common fire dangers in home heating
The cold temperatures expected this week will have many people turning on their heating systems and starting up fireplaces ...