Just a few days before the fire, I captured this picture near the Hollywood sign of Smokey the Bear warning people that ...

We have all watched in horror as wildfires have ravaged the western states and provinces of North America. It can be ...

Iconic messengers have proven to be effective communicators. For more than 80 years, Smokey the Bear' has persuasively led public information campaigns in support of fire safety. To build and ...

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Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass, ignite a fire and quickly spread. What is a red flag warning? What Arizonans should know about the wildfire condition This article was generated by ...

The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for Pima and Santa Cruz counties starting at 12:45 p.m. Jan. 25. The warning expires at 7 p.m. Jan. 25. For the latest watches and warnings, ...

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Coconino County starting at 1:09 p.m. Jan. 24. The warning expires at 6 p.m. Jan. 25. For the latest watches and warnings ...

To reduce the risk of wildfire, San Diego Gas & Electric notified more than 83,000 customers that their power may be turned off as part of Public Safety Power Shutoffs. As of Friday, January 24 at ...

Firefighters are gaining ground on three major fires in Los Angeles County, where a red flag warning that went into effect earlier this week for parts of the region was extended into Friday.

The NWS Critical Fire Weather Warning, originally set to expire on Thursday, has been extended until 10 a.m. Friday.