The N.C. Forest Service has been struggling to fill vacant positions for years. Here's a look at the problem and what's being ...

According to Jackson, The average hiring salary for county rangers, assistant county rangers and forest fire equipment operators is $35,000 to $38,000. FILE: N.C. Forest Service helps battle ...

Cal Fire and U.S. Forest Service crews took part in an annual training program to learn how to coordinate aerial attacks on ... Brookins observed from the ground before it was his turn to get up ...

Then there's the dry, dead vegetation on the ground, such as leaves, twigs and branches, also known as "fine fuels." They burn easily and, along with wind and low humidity, cause fire to spread ...

As firefighters strive to contain the blaze threatening to consume homes in Malibu, California, other wildfires burn in Texas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Forest fires are natural ...

On Sunday, the Texas A&M Forest Service elevated its Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 3 out of 5 due to due to continued hot, dry conditions and an increase in current/expected wildfire ...

Two suspects seen on surveillance cameras stealing fire equipment from the U.S. Forest Service on Jan. 17, 2025. (USDA) In photos released by the forest service, ...

By Sunday afternoon, all but two of the fires were 100% contained. The smaller of the two — the Blackthorn Drive Fire — was 80% contained, according to the South Carolina Forest Commission.

Regional and state fire rescue crews on Monday continued to battle the Carolina Forest-area wildfires, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico ...

Fire officials said in an update Friday evening that 350 acres were burned and the fire was 90% contained. The NJFFS said Stump Tavern Road is closed from Route 571 to Route 528.

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Regional and state fire rescue crews in South Carolina on Monday continued to battle the Carolina Forest-area wildfires, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Heavy ...