As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?

California uses incarcerated firefighters to help battle the wildfires, but these men and women are also fighting stigma.

At least 11 people have died after wildfires ravaged communities and sent thousands of people fleeing their homes across Los ...

A group of firefighters responding to the wildfires in California were spotted saving photo albums and other items from a burning home ...

They have not been asked yet, but if the call for help does come from California, Fire Chief Bill Wacey said members of the ...

California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.

California Governor Gavin Newsom said water shortage issues "likely impaired" firefighting. Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to 11. DW has the latest.

As 11 are confirmed dead, Gavin Newsom orders an independent investigation into the water supply issue that hampered fire ...

The problems with the water pressure running dry in the hydrants led Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) to call for an independent investigation.

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SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's new mayor announced that the city will have a new fire chief in weeks. Mayor Daniel Lurie looked inside the department and tapped Battalion Chief Dean Crispen as the ...

That's the spirit of Mexicans: often criticized, but never equaled. A group of firefighters has arrived to battle the blaze ...