Firefighters continue to battle the Tenderfoot Fire near Yarnell, Arizona. As of June 10th, the fire is being reported at 3,300 acres with only 10% containment. The Tenderfoot fire was…
Adam PrellJune 10, 2016
After three hours, firefighters and air units contained the 4-acre Tortoise Fire that burned in the gated community of Coto de Caza in Orange County. No evacuation orders were issued.…
Adam PrellJune 4, 2016
Exactly one month after the historic wildfire began and forced thousands to flee, residents of the Fort McMurray area are finally set to re-enter the city. Starting June 1st the…
Adam PrellMay 31, 2016
A year to the day since the devastating flood of 2015 pummeled the Austin & San Antonio areas of Texas, other parts of Texas received in excess of 9" of rain in 3…
RedZoneMay 27, 2016
LAFD and Angeles National Forest firefighters responded Monday (May 23) to a fast moving brush fire off Wheatland Avenue in the hills above Lakeview Terrace. Around 3 pm, the (then…
Adam PrellMay 24, 2016
So you want to become a wildland firefighter but you're not sure how to do it? Below are a few ideas to get you started. Where do wildland firefighters come…
Adam PrellMay 17, 2016
Sunday May 15th marks the start of Hurricane Preparedness Week. During this nationwide observance, households across the country are advised to assess their hurricane risk and develop an evacuation plan, even if…
RedZoneMay 16, 2016
Late Tuesday (5/10) Fort McMurray Fire officials were optimistic regarding the status of the devastating blaze. The worst of the fire activity near McMurray, which has spanned ten days, is…
Adam PrellMay 12, 2016
The Fort McMurray Fire has destroyed tens of thousands of acres and hundreds of structures since it ignited early Monday (May 2). Fueled by extreme fire weather and dry conditions,…
Adam PrellMay 6, 2016
