SIU students learn by studying California wildfires
In Ruffner’s fire management class, SIU forestry students are following the headlines closely, letting current events in California lead their learning in a way textbooks never could.
Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept ...
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
Twenty-seven people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires ...
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Crews make progress on huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
LOS ANGELES — Evacuation orders were lifted Thursday for tens of thousands as firefighters with air support slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, ...
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...
Gov. Newsom signs $2.5 billion wildfire disaster aid package
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $2.5 billion disaster aid package on Thursday, Jan. 23, to help Southern Californians recover from ...
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Walla Walla firefighters deployed to Palisades fire coming home soon
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Walla Walla firefighters, assigned to fight the Palisades fire in southern California as members of Washington State Task Force 10, are winding down their 14-day assignment ...
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California wildfire victims brace for rain, mudslides
Rain is in the forecast for Southern California over the weekend, including areas affected by the Palisades Fire. Now, residents are preparing for potential mudslides.
Fresno County firefighters shift to battle Hughes Fire burning near Castaic
Fresno County CAL FIRE crews have moved to the front lines of the Hughes Fire after battling the deadly Palisades Fire.
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California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers.