Updating Maui County’s 15-year-old emergency operations plan, clarifying responsibilities and improving communications during ...

On a vacation, the potential for fires is often far from mind. But in rare instances, terrifying tragedy can come fast.

ISLA VISTA, Calif.- Fire safety threats have been no stranger for many in Southern California. At times evacuees have minutes to be ready, set, go.

The former mayor of the town at the center of California's deadliest wildfire encouraged L.A. to get its churches, schools ...

The Hughes fire broke out a little before 11 a.m., roughly five miles north of the Pitchess Detention Center. The Sheriff's ...

Adventure and thrill-seekers have a passion for exploring life on the edge of a knife. While the pursuits are noteworthy, it ...

The Gilman Fire broke out in La Jolla neighborhood today, while a brush fire at the border with Mexico, has engulfed 20 acres. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

A passenger on a recent rough-landing flight to Halifax says not only was the incident frightening, but the aftermath was poorly managed as people were left out in the cold.

Wildfire evacuees tend to experience “evacuation fatigue” when they’re unable to return home due to the danger of flare-ups, ...

State Senator John Laird declined to comment on the battery plant proposed for Morro Bay, but he called for Vistra to improve its emergency response planning. Laird represents the entirety of Santa ...

Air quality concerns: L.A. County officials have urged residents to avoid breathing in smoke and ash, and to stay indoors when possible while fires are burning. But about 52,000 people who live ...