Wildfires keeping firefighters busy

... last several days, and fire officials warn the area is still drier than normal. In Bay County, the "Timbercrest" wildfire has burned about 40 acres in the Fountain area in the vicinity of Timbercrest Road and Burnout Road. Brian Goddin, wildfire ...

Attorney: Casey Anthony Is Back In Florida

... during an argument at their home in Wenatchee. SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The National Weather Service is warning of wildfire danger Monday afternoon and evening in parts of Eastern Washington as a front moves across the area with dry winds. GRAND ...

Park Firefighters Manage Wildfire caused by Lightning

Date: August 3, 2011 Contact: General Park Information , 305-242-7700 Contact: Media Contact Linda Friar , 305-242-7714 Everglades National Park firefighters continue to manage a wildfire that began Monday in the northeast sector of the park.

Lightning sparks Pine Island wildfire

A 50-acre wildfire sparked by lightning is now 95 percent contained, officials say.

Lightning sparks Pine Island wildfire

A 50-acre wildfire sparked by lightning is now 95 percent contained, officials say.

"Firefighters fought to save their comrades"

... some confusion as other firefighters fought unsuccessfully to somehow save their comrades who died in the June 20 wildfire in Hamilton County." " Investigation completed on firefighter deaths ". These men were burned alive, and their families ...

"Firefighters fought to save their comrades"

... some confusion as other firefighters fought unsuccessfully to somehow save their comrades who died in the June 20 wildfire in Hamilton County." " Investigation completed on firefighter deaths ". These men were burned alive, and their families ...

Interagency Review of Blue Ribbon Fire Outlines Findings and Recommendations

... their review of the Blue Ribbon Fire, where firefighters Josh Burch and Brett Fulton were killed while fighting wildfire on June 20, 2011. The report, entitled Blue Ribbon Fire Review, was developed by representatives of the Florida Forest Service, ...

Recent rain reduces wildfire risks

The wildfire risk is starting to diminish with every storm that passes through, according to a news release from the Florida Division of Forestry.

Funeral arrangements set for two Fla. firefighters killed battling wildfire

... pilot crashed after dumping water on a blaze near Fort Myers. The last time a ranger or firefighter died battling a wildfire on the ground was 1985. The rangers were plowing with bulldozers Monday to contain a 12-acre blaze on the Georgia line ...

Funeral arrangements set for two Fla. firefighters killed battling wildfire

... pilot crashed after dumping water on a blaze near Fort Myers. The last time a ranger or firefighter died battling a wildfire on the ground was 1985. The rangers were plowing with bulldozers Monday to contain a 12-acre blaze on the Georgia line ...

Funerals set for 2 Florida forest rangers killed by wildfire

... Sun, Matt Stamey) TALLAHASSEE - Funeral services are set for two state forest rangers killed while fighting a wildfire in north Florida. Josh Burch and Brett Fulton died Monday in Hamilton County. They were using bulldozers to contain a 12-acre ...

Wildfire risk: Some counties banning use of fireworks

... the wildfires and burn bans at bay. He stressed that no fireworks sellers want their product linked to starting a wildfire. Forestry officials estimate that 380 active wildfires were burning in the state as of Wednesday. More than 50 of those were ...

Wildfire risk: Some counties banning use of fireworks

... the wildfires and burn bans at bay. He stressed that no fireworks sellers want their product linked to starting a wildfire. Forestry officials estimate that 380 active wildfires were burning in the state as of Wednesday. More than 50 of those were ...

Wildfire Risk Leads To Florida Fireworks Bans

Fourth of July celebrations just won't be the same in Florida without fireworks as some parts of the state ban fireworks due to our severe drought and rampant wildfires.

Florida wildfire traps, kills 2 forest rangers

Two Florida forest rangers were killed when a smoldering wildfire - one of hundreds around the state - flared up and trapped them, state officials said Tuesday.

Wildfire smoke blankets Jacksonville, Northeast Florida

... with Tuesday's smoke while walking on Laura Street in downtown Jackson-ville. Infographic A June 22, 2011 - 12:00am Wildfire smoke blankets Jacksonville, Northeast Florida Thick smoke drifting from raging wildfires in Southeast Georgia blanketed ...
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