Kate Shunney On Monday, heavy equipment moved around the remains of Coolfont’s Treetop House, pushing charred material off ...

For example, large helicopters with heavy-lift capabilities feature ... are also used to transport critical firefighting equipment right into the heart of the affected area.

To address growing risks from urbanisation and industrial expansion, the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defence ...

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Now that almost all of the nearly 800-acre the Hurst Fire in Sylmar has been contained, authorities say they're investigating whether downed Southern California Edison equipment sparked it.

HOUSTON — A Houston firefighter was rushed to the emergency room after being injured while battling a fire at a Galleria-area apartment complex on Thursday. The fire broke out at the complex on Bering ...

The Gollings — Evan, Gene and Patrick — used their own unique piece of firefighting equipment to fend of the flames as they crept dangerously close to their home. The device, a generator that ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One person was hospitalized after a fire at a home in the Overlook neighborhood Thursday morning, authorities said. According to Portland Fire & Rescue, fire crews responded to ...

Firefighters first responded around 10 a.m. to the 1600 block of Seventh Street. They are still on scene as of 2 p.m.

Moline fire crews spent most of Friday battling a major fire that destroyed a strip mall. Electronics and batteries added to ...

But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful compounds. By Hiroko Tabuchi From above the raging flames, these planes can unleash immense tankfuls of bright pink fire retardant in just 20 ...

Madison firefighters were busy for several hours over the weekend containing a fire that broke out at a landfill.