The Idaho State Journal: At approximately 9:20 this morning while flying an aerial reconnaissance mission one of the helicopters assigned to the Grassy Ridge Fire had a drone fly within several feet of their aircraft. Fortunately, the pilot spotted the other aircraft just in … [Read more...]
Firefighters setting back fires in Creek County, Oklahoma Friday were nearly trapped between two fires. Firefighters were using the back fires to control the main grass fire they were battling when someone set another grass fire behind them, according to a NewsOn6 report. … [Read more...]
By CBSLA A Cal Fire engineer with a pregnant wife died on the front lines of the Thomas Fire Thursday, authorities have confirmed. A helicopter carrying retardant flying over a procession is an example of fire crews remaining focused while they mourned the loss of … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on to you that a Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty today while operating at the Thomas fire in Ventura County. A name has not been released for the firefighter, but a MAYDAY was sounded during an event while working Thursday morning. The Fallen … [Read more...]
A firefighter from Redding, California suffered a broken leg Sunday morning while fighting the Thomas Fire. The firefighter is in good spirits and heading home to recover, KSBY reported. This was the only major injury to a firefighter so far; others battling the Thomas Fire … [Read more...]
Montana firefighters trying to bring the Lolo Peak Fire under control had to halt efforts when shots were fired in the area where they were working. The fire has grown to the point where a mandatory evacuation was issued for Ravalli County residents. NBC Montana reports that … [Read more...]
A wildland firefighting rig crashed Friday morning when a deer ran into the convoy’s path, causing the truck to do an end-over-end flip. All but one of the eight firefighters were released from the hospital Saturday. A group of fire trucks were traveling in a caravan near … [Read more...]
A pilot suffered non-life-threatening injuries over the weekend when his helicopter crashed during firefighting efforts in British Columbia, Canada. CTV News reports that the pilot was listed in stable condition Sunday. No one else was on the helicopter when it crashed … [Read more...]
Five years after an Australian wildland fire shifted directions and overran a firefighting rig, a coroner’s inquest points to several flaws that led to one firefighter’s death. Wendy Bearfoot and three other firefighters were in a rig working a brush fire in October 2012 when … [Read more...]
A massive wildland fire burning in central Portugal has killed 62 civilians and injured 54; four firefighters were among the injured. Portuguese officials say this is the worst tragedy to hit the nation in decades. Seven hundred firefighters have been joined by more than … [Read more...]