Commercial building destroyed in Dubuque County fire, no injuries reported
VIDEO/PHOTOS: A commercial building housing multiple businesses was destroyed in a fire Tuesday afternoon in Dubuque County, authorities said. The post Commercial building destroyed in Dubuque County fire, no injuries reported appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
Roof collapses during Los Angeles apartment fire
VIDEO: The roof of an apartment building that erupted in flames in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles collapsed as firefighters were responding Tuesday morning. The post Roof collapses during Los Angeles apartment fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
St. Charles County OKs drone program for emergency response
St. Charles County Council members approved key components of a drone as first responder program Tuesday night. The post St. Charles County OKs drone program for emergency response appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
First-of-its-kind wildfire evacuation drill in Summit County shows how to be ready for fires as a high-risk season looms
Bill and Dawn Darling remember the helicopters first. “It was scary because they had helicopters right over the house,” Bill Darling said. “Right over our heads, practically,” Dawn Darling cut in. The post First-of-its-kind wildfire evacuation drill in Summit …
VIDEOS: Roof collapses during Los Angeles apartment fire
The roof of an apartment building that erupted in flames in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles collapsed as firefighters were responding Tuesday morning. The post VIDEOS: Roof collapses during Los Angeles apartment fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
Body camera shows man suspected of igniting fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Body camera video shows capture of man suspected of igniting fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The footage shows deputies offloading an arson suspect from a helicopter. The post Body camera shows man suspected of igniting fires in Big Cottonwood Ca…
Bend Fire & Rescue welcomes Drew Whyte as deputy chief and fire marshal
VIDEO: Drew Whyte has been named the new deputy chief of prevention and fire marshal for Bend Fire & Rescue. He started his new assignment in February, bringing 29 years of fire service experience to the department. The post Bend Fire & Rescue welcome…
‘It’s a win-win’: Kern County supervisors approve $2M state grant for sheep grazing to reduce wildfire risk
The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved spending a $2 million state funding Tuesday for sheep grazing to reduce the risk of wildfire in the county. The post ‘It’s a win-win’: Kern County supervisors approve $2M state grant for sheep grazing to reduce wil…
Drought, low snowpack set stage for active Oregon wildfire season
Oregon is facing various levels of drought and a record-low snowpack after an unusually warm winter. The post Drought, low snowpack set stage for active Oregon wildfire season appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
Texas: Dallas Love Field to unveil fully electric aircraft firefighting vehicle
Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fire Rescue are teaming up today to unveil the first-ever fully electric aircraft firefighting vehicle in the world. The post Texas: Dallas Love Field to unveil fully electric aircraft firefighting vehicle appeared first on Daily D…
Historic Dragoon ranch owner saves property, helps crews battle the Triangle 2 Fire
VIDEO: On Dragoon Road, burn marks and pink slurry from planes show where crews stopped the forward progress of the Triangle 2 fire. The post Historic Dragoon ranch owner saves property, helps crews battle the Triangle 2 Fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
Communities in Utah to install AI wildfire detection cameras
Hideout and Deer Valley East Village are looking to AI technology to help mitigate wildfire risks. The early-detection cameras will cost $300,000 for the first year. The post Communities in Utah to install AI wildfire detection cameras appeared first on Daily …