Dayna Wyland, a Lake Arrowhead, California, resident who has been called the “unluckiest woman,” says she has seen her fair share of natural disasters and is currently on the move evacuating from devastating wildfires. “I’m nervous now, and I know so many people in Running Springs, the next little tiny town over that are losing...
A man who allegedly started a massive blaze that has burned thousands of acres in Southern California was arrested Tuesday, authorities said. The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department and investigators with Cal Fire identified Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, as the person who allegedly started the Line Fire. SMOKEY BEAR TURNS 80, IS STILL SPREADING FIRE SAFETY...
Smokey Bear turns 80 years old today, Friday, Aug. 9. In honor of his eight decades of telling Americans about the importance of fire safety, read on for eight fun facts about one of America’s most beloved mascots. His message of fire prevention in the great outdoors is just as important as it was 80...
A raging wildfire has destroyed the childhood home of U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., as officials say the flames have burned over 28,000 acres of land in eastern Wyoming since last week. The Haystacks Fire, which was initially contained Monday, reignited a day later and scorched the Haystack Range and the area north of Ft....
Exposure to wildfire smoke could increase the risk of dementia, researchers have discovered. A 10-year study of more than 1.2 million people in southern California — an area experiencing frequent wildfire activity — found that wildfire smoke can be “particularly hazardous” for brain health. The Alzheimer’s Association announced the findings during the Alzheimer’s Association International...
One of two raging wildfires menacing the town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park roared into town Wednesday and began burning buildings. Jasper National Park officials said the fire entered the southern edge of the community Wednesday evening and crews were battling multiple structural fires and working to protect key infrastructure. There...
