Rekindle of Earlier Fire Sparked by Downed Power Lines Started Deadly Maui Fire
The wildfire that killed at least 102 people on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire.
Wildland Firefighting
As people continue to move into the wildland urban interface, the fire risk increases, and that means firefighters will be called on to mitigate wildfires, brush fires, grass fires, and vegetation fires that threaten human dwellings. Get training information on wildland fire response and headlines about major fires.
The Latest
Firefighters Killed Battling Portugal Wildfires
Three firefighters died in their vehicle on Tuesday, while another had succumbed to what authorities called a “sudden illness” while on duty over the weekend.
Report: ‘No Evidence’ HI Officials Prepared for Deadly Wildfire Despite Warnings
A lack of planning hindered efforts to evacuate the historic town of Lahaina before it burned, the report said.
HI Attorney General Announces Results of Lahaina Fire Investigation Analysis
The report revealed that a complex set of factors led to the 2023 fire disaster thatn claimed the lives of 102 people on Maui.
Must View
Video: Cal Fire Battalion Chief Rescues Woman Walking Near Airport Fire Flames
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Michael Martinez and his crew of firefighters rescued a woman walking out of the fast-moving wildfire by Ortega Highway.
Six Firefighters Hospitalized After Human-Caused Brush Fire in CA
A human-caused brush fire near San Jacinto had grown hundreds of acres by Sunday evening, leading to evacuation warnings.
More Wildland Firefighting
CA Firefighters Battle Wildfire—and Bees
Firefighters in Stanislaus County found themselves battling more than just a wildfire when bees descended on the crew.
Cooler Weather Helps CA Firefighters in Battle Against Three Major Wildfires
No deaths have been reported, but at least a dozen people, mainly firefighters, have been treated for injuries.
Wildfire East of Los Angeles Threatens Tens of Thousands of Homes
Tens of thousands of homes and buildings were threatened by an out-of-control wildfire burning in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles.
CA Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Causes Power Outages
Thousands of households in San Luis Obispo woke up without electricity on Tuesday morning due to a wildfire that forced nearby residents to evacuate.
ID Firefighter Injured by Falling Tree During Wildfire Response
A U.S. Forest Service firefighter from Idaho was injured by a falling tree while fighting a fire in the Salmon River Ranger District.
Flags Ordered at Half-Staff as HI Honors Those Killed in Lahaina Fires
The state of Hawaii will mark the one-year anniversary of the Lahaina wildfires on Maui, which took the lives of at least 102 people.
Fast-Moving San Bernardino (CA) Wildfire Burns Multiple Homes
Several homes burned Monday as a fast-moving wildfire torched a California hillside community, triggering evacuations.
Maui 2.0: Energy Lessons Learned from the Field
The fire service has much to learn from the devastating wildfires that gripped Maui in 2023 and took the lives of at least 102 people.
