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Strong winds, building heat to hinder California firefighting efforts into early this week – AccuWeather.com

AccuWeather.com Strong winds, building heat to hinder California firefighting efforts into early this weekAccuWeather.comFire crews will face difficult weather for battling wildfires in California as dry and windy conditions persist and heat builds into early this week. As many as 16 active fires have charred over 214,000 acres in California, according to Cal Fire. Fire […]

An army of firefighters brave deadly, epic firestorm – National Post

An army of firefighters brave deadly, epic firestormNational PostPalmer is one of more than 10,000 firefighters working this week to control the most destructive group of fires in state history. Dozens of people have been killed, and more than 5,000 homes and other structures have been damaged or destroyed. Fighting …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Strong winds, building heat to hinder California firefighting efforts into early next week – AccuWeather.com

AccuWeather.com Strong winds, building heat to hinder California firefighting efforts into early next weekAccuWeather.comFire crews will face difficult weather conditions for battling wildfires in California as dry and windy conditions persist and heat builds into early next week. As many as 17 active fires have charred over 221,000 acres in California, according to Cal … […]

Tomorrow’s firefighters will have near-superhuman abilities – Engadget

Engadget Tomorrow’s firefighters will have near-superhuman abilitiesEngadgetFirefighting gear has evolved continuously since the 1600s to keep pace with the challenges that firefighters face, such as the numerous blazes that are currently ravaging Northern California. During the colonial days, structures routinely burned to …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Osoyoos Elementary students get lesson on firefighting – Osoyoos Times

Osoyoos Times Osoyoos Elementary students get lesson on firefightingOsoyoos TimesHelen Zakall, a student at Osoyoos Elementary School, tries her hand at aiming a fire hose, with some help from Osoyoos firefighter Jason Wood. (Richard McGuire photo). Students at Osoyoos Elementary School evacuated their school Wednesday morning … Powered by WPeMatico

Charlottetown wants second opinion on firefighting needs – The Guardian

The Guardian Charlottetown wants second opinion on firefighting needsThe GuardianCharlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee says the city is going to take another look at its firefighting needs. The city is going to ask an insurance underwriter to review a report that was done in 2007 on its fire services. That report recommended more …and more » Powered […]

Father and Son Firefighting Duo – Vermilion Standard

Vermilion Standard Father and Son Firefighting DuoVermilion StandardThe toughest calls are the fatalities where you know the people involved or when they are related to one of our firefighters. Every situation is different,” said Anton. Derek Krys (Anton’s son) said that with his grandfather, father and Uncle all … Powered by WPeMatico