A former fire department administrator and police officer was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to starting dozens of fires in Wayne National Forest. James A. Bartels, 52, of Rio ...

Last year, only one vehicle tested won a "good" rating in emergency braking study. A new study rated 22 of 30 "good" or ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying a crushing number of federal investigations ...

Toxics in the air from urban wildfires may include dioxins, asbestos, and lead. But testing, until recently, for these air ...

A new smart traffic system prioritizes emergency vehicles, reduces congestion and enhances pedestrian safety by using real-time data and signal adjustments.

A large blaze in freezing temperatures proved a test for the Exeter Fire Protection District, but not an unsurmountable one.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it has officially begun its “Phase 2” wildfire-debris removal effort, beginning with two Pasadena Unified School District campuses that were destroyed ...

What happens when an emergency occurs with one of the haul trucks ... system to coordinate with the state and the company ...

Protesters on the coast echo concerns heard across the county in Altadena, about a lack of notice over the decision to use a ...

The Australian Fire Danger Rating System gives you an idea of how dangerous a fire could be if one starts in your area. What to do if there's a bushfire in your area Being prepared and ...

Some of the long-delayed projects were specifically aimed at improving “fire flow” and ensuring enough water during emergencies. A county official said that the water system “performed as ...

The newly formed Looter Suppression Team will provide more surveillance and a quicker response time to Altadena neigborhoods evacuated during the fire but potentially left unsecured by residents, ...