Palo Alto Weekly

The CZU Fire burned more than 24K acres across Big Basin and nearby state parks. Here’s how they’re recovering – and building resilience for the future

Will Fourt, a senior planner with California State Parks in the Santa Cruz District, stands on a bridge on the Skyline to the Sea Trail that was rehabilitated twice in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in ...
Los Angeles Times

‘It’s still smoldering.’ A hiker’s video of Palisades fire raises questions about state’s responsibility

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A hiker’s video shows smoke rising from the Lachman fire burn scar on Jan. 2, hours after the LAFD declared the ...
Los Angeles Times

Palisades fire victims claim a state park official restricted efforts to fight earlier blaze

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Lawyers representing victims of the Palisades fire are seeking to depose Los Angeles firefighters to shed light on ...
KTBS

State fire officials stress home heating safety as deaths rise in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS, La. — As a strong cold front hits southeast Louisiana, state fire officials are warning residents to follow home heating safety tips and check smoke alarms. Chief Bryan J. Adams, ...
KTVZ

Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes two structure-protection task forces to ‘stretched’ Southern Oregon

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing two structural task forces from Benton and Lane counties to the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon through Immediate Response. The agency ...
Firehouse

Newly Appointed CT State Fire Marshal Looks Forward to Serving

Lauri Volkert has always had a passion for fire service. She was just 16 years old when she started as a volunteer firefighter at North Coventry Volunteer Fire Department. Volkert followed her father ...