WASHINGTON (AP) — Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fanned the flames of the recent devastating Southern California wildfires ...

Californians live in the wildland-urban interface. And when fires sweep through it, they often leave destruction.

If you're interested in becoming a firefighter, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is accepting applications until Feb. 3.

The first significant storm of the season brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and caused ...

A CalMatters analysis has found that as of 2020, nearly 14 million Californians lived in the sprawling 7-million-acre zone that makes up the wildland urban interface. And when fires sweep through it, ...

Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, a newcomer to the California Legislature, wants to retake power from Democrats with ...

Getting into the academy itself is a competition process, with sometimes thousands of applicants vying for a few dozen spots.

Tuesday to purchase a twin-engine helicopter and more water tenders, and to promote more innovative brush management ...

AFFTON — Genevieve Wynne took full advantage of some new found freedom Tuesday night. The Cor Jesu Academy senior forward was ...

Retired Vista fire captain Bob Stacey and his friend Bob Nunez walked 15 miles in one day to raise awareness for Firefighter ...

Less than three months after a contentious City Council election that roiled the outwardly placid city of Coronado, residents ...

The county board votes 4-0 to enhance fire defense, including adding a new $20M helicopter, amid rising concerns over ...