It's been one year since wildfires devastated Los Angeles. What have we learned?

The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles a year ago were among the worst in California's history. They were exacerbated by ...

Did Cal Fire fail to follow a tip that could have prevented a tragedy in Esparto?

Two years prior to deadly Esparto blast, state officials received a tip linking a fireworks fire in San Jose to Esparto based ...
Daily Maverick

‘I stared the fire in its eyes’ — residents recall ordeals as fight against Kouga blazes continues

Within a few hours, a calm afternoon along the Kromme River turned into a fight for survival as fast-moving flames tore ...

AI windfall helps California narrow projected $3-billion budget deficit

The Newsom administration released the proposal Friday for the upcoming 2026-27 budget year, which acts as a starting point ...
The Manila Times

Firefighters warn of 'hectic' Australian bushfires

Bushfires threatened dozens of rural towns in southeast Australia on Friday, firefighters said, as hot winds fanned 'hectic' ...

Garbage burning cases rise by 20% in Pune in 2025 compared to 2024

Pune: The number of garbage fires in the city rose by more than 20% in 2025 as compared to the previous year, with an equally ...
Firehouse

CA Parks Officials Choosing Wildlife over Public Safety, Fire Chief Claims

Fire officials in San Ramon claim California’s State Parks department blocked efforts to clear extreme wildfire hazards, a ...
Santa Monica Daily Press

Wildfire smoke damage lingers indoors long after flames extinguished, UCLA study finds

Toxic chemicals from wildfire smoke can remain in Los Angeles homes weeks after fires are extinguished, with some cancer-causing compounds peaking during recovery periods, UCLA researchers found.

Bushfire menace mounts as thousands brace for disaster

Emergency warnings have been declared across two fire grounds on Thursday, near Mount Lawson state park on the Victoria/NSW ...

Wither Hills Farm Park access could ‘change rapidly’ as temperatures soar

MetService has forecast 33C for Friday, 31C for Saturday, and 30C for Sunday as a westerly flow brings scorching heat across ...

Wither Hills Farm Park ‘highly likely’ to close as fire season heats up

MetService has forecast 33C for Friday, 31C for Saturday, and 30C for Sunday as a westerly flow brings scorching heat across ...

UCLA study finds air quality inside homes can worsen after wildfires

Air quality inside homes exposed to wildfire smoke can worsen even after flames are extinguished, according to a new study ...