While hydrants can play a role in fighting a wildfire in its early stages, the systems weren’t designed to combat the large ...

This issue is not only about the appropriate budget allocations for hiring enough firefighters; it’s also about attracting ...

The photo of the rainbow hydrant was AI-generated and originated from a satirical account. There are no credible news reports supporting the claim.

An Illinois fire department says the systems needed to fight a fire as large as the ones in California don't exist. An ...

NPR transcribed 2,000 hours of radio communications from the LA fires. It shows hydrants going dry and first responders ...

A California father, who lost his home to wildfires on Jan. 8, is calling for significant changes in leadership “that absolutely failed" the state's residents in a crisis.

An Illinois fire department says the systems needed to fight a fire as large as the ones in California don't exist.

Lightning, sparks from cars or power lines, campfires and arsonists set areas aflame. Dry Santa Ana winds (40-70 mph, with gusts of 120-150 mph) whip fires into infernos. Depleted, defunded fire ...

Area Water Authority (MAWA) board members spent a portion of their monthly meeting this week discussing the wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles and the lessons that can be taken from the role ...

Our reporter caught up with a number of people who had prepared for wildfires with built-in systems. “I’m sleeping with one ...

In light of the devasting LA wildfires, Santa Barbara is assessing its own risk factors and UCSB Wildfire Resilience ...