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Gifford Fire in New Cuyama, California

Nation Aug 19

Why firefighters are facing toxic smoke with little to no protection

By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Jenna Bloom

Nation Aug 09

Wildfires
Watch 5:33
‘When It All Burns’ recounts a historic megafire season with the elite Los Padres Hotshots

The Gifford Fire in Southern California has reached “megafire” status, burning an area bigger than Atlanta. Megafires, which burn more than 100,000 acres, have become increasingly common in recent years. A new book, “When It All Burns: Fighting Fire in…

By John Yang, Claire Mufson

Nation Jul 01

Multiple firefighters attacked when responding to a fire outside Coeur d’Alene
Man who killed Idaho firefighters in ambush once aspired to be one, sheriff says

The deaths of Frank Harwood, 42, with Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, and John Morrison, 52, with the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, have left their colleagues reeling.

By Manuel Valdes, Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press

Nation Jun 30

Multiple firefighters were attacked when responding to a fire outside Coeur d’Alene
Gunman started wildfire, then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack, Idaho officials say

A man who had intentionally set the fire to ambush the crew on Sunday was perched in a sniper position, firing at the firefighters on Canfield Mountain just north of Coeur d’Alene.

By Rebecca Boone, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Nation Jun 29

Bright flashing police lights
Idaho firefighters attacked while responding to a blaze, shooter at large, officials say

A sniper ambushed firefighters responding to a blaze in an Idaho mountain community Sunday, killing at least two people and unleashing barrages of gunfire over several hours in an attack the governor called a “heinous” assault.

By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Feb 02

Watch 6:50
California’s devastating wildfires leave lingering mental health toll on residents

By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara

California officials declared this weekend that the last of the deadly fires that destroyed more than 16,000 structures were fully contained. As cleanup crews work to clear debris, contain toxins and evaluate damage, residents are grappling with the lingering mental…

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Jan 22

Watch 6:30
How incarcerated firefighters are helping battle the blazes around Los Angeles

By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas

The fire danger in Southern California is far from over. As crews continue their battle, incarcerated firefighters part of a long-running state program are on the frontline. Supporters say the program offers a pathway out of prison, but critics say…

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Jan 22

Watch 3:06
Honoring the lives lost in the Los Angeles wildfires

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris

At least 28 are now confirmed dead from the Los Angeles area wildfires. At least two of the victims’ families have filed lawsuits against Southern California Edison alleging negligence and that the utility’s equipment may have sparked a fire. As…

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Jan 15

Firefighters need better weather to fight California’s flames. When will they get relief?

By Dana Beltaji, Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press

Fire danger remains high in parts of Los Angeles that have been ablaze for days, but there is hope that better weather over the weekend will give firefighters battling the flames some much-needed relief.

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Dec 12

Calmer winds and humidity help crews fighting Malibu fire

By Associated Press

Calmer winds and rising humidity in Southern California should help firefighters as they climb through steep canyons to battle a blaze that’s driven thousands out of Malibu.

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