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More than 300 law enforcement agencies and Special Olympics athletes will carry the Flame of Hope across seven Southern California ...

Fire departments throughout Santa Cruz County are prepared for a dry, hot summer as they grapple with fire season starting ...

An Oregon jury awarded more than $35.5 million to 10 people who sued over wildfires that ravaged the state in 2020.

Globe Fire initially started today at 11:35 a.m. in Santa Barbara County. After being active for less than an hour, it has burned 20 acres, an increase of 19 acres since the last update.

Read more on our AI policy here. Globe Fire initially started today at 11:35 a.m. in Santa Barbara County. After being active for nine hours, it has burned 27.6 acres. There is currently no ...

the rural Pope County EMS and rural Pope County Fire Protection District was honored with the award, which recognizes individuals and departments’ dedication to the principles and traditions of ...

was initiated 11:22 a.m. May 11 in Santa Barbara County. The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for two days. Prescribed fire (prescribed ...

This Midwestern City Was Just Named the Most Affordable Lake-front Destination in the U.S. A business owner tested if customers would pay more for American-made. The results were 'sobering.' Lord ...

ST. JOHNS COUNTY ... Recommended Videos Fire crews contained the fire and thoroughly searched multiple rooms. Fortunately, no victims were found. Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department provided ...

according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. It happened at about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday. Officials say the fire burned about ¼ acre before crews knocked it down. Firefighters reportedly ...

Santa Barbara County ... field law enforcement, fire and medical emergency calls in the county. Once the RFCC opens, it will centralize dispatch for fire departments in the county and for ...