The state of Idaho is weighing whether to increase the fire protection surcharge for owners of forest lands with residential structures.

Jul. 15—A lightning-caused fire has burned over 22,000 acres in the Gila National Forest, and firefighters are allowing it to burn for "better forage." The Turkeyfeather Fire, 22 miles southeast ...

Political leaders seek an investigation into the Dragon Bravo Fire, but experts urge careful thought.

Here's an update on a firefighter who became sick from the heat and another with head injury, both while battling the Green Fire northeast of Redding.

One fire expert said officials should approach policy changes carefully because controlled burns are still critical to forest health.