Nation Apr 23 NTSB says firefighter heard 'stop, stop' before LaGuardia collision but didn't know who it was for By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Nation Aug 19 Watch 6:17 Why firefighters are facing toxic smoke with little to no protection At the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters regularly face a host of dangers on the frontline, including confronting toxic smoke. As seasons grow longer and more intense, the health of wildland firefighters is under renewed focus. Stephanie Sy… By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Jenna Bloom
Nation Aug 09 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 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 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
Jun 29 Idaho firefighters attacked while responding to a blaze, shooter at large, officials say By Christopher Weber, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
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… Continue watching
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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading