Fire lookouts occupy an uncommon spot in the world. Their function is simultaneously anachronistic and essential. They exist ...

Most people have never been to one, but they may still find something captivating and romantic about them. That same curiosity applies to firewatchers, the people who spend their summers, largely ...

The writers Edward Abbey, Gary Snyder and Norman McLean all staffed high-elevation fire lookouts in the West—their experiences rich fuel for their work. But Jack Kerouac’s reaction makes me smile.

Young female “spotters” for Israel’s army reported suspicious activity across the border. When Hamas attacked, 15 were killed ...

Wildfires are a constant threat in many areas, and understanding how they start and spread can make a significant difference ...

NOAA satellites paired with AI data analysis also generate alerts but over a wider area. They can detect heat signatures, map fire perimeters and burned areas, and track smoke and pollutants to assess ...

commissioner of fire and police for Lookout Mountain, Tn. What happened, he said was that Saturday morning, the Lookout Mountain Fire Department answered a call for a brush fire in the national park.