Wildfires can start anywhere, anytime, but usually happen during the hotter, drier months. What makes them dangerous is how fast flames travel — up to 14 miles an hour. That's why wildfires can cover ...

Aerial operations started shortly after the blaze was reported on May 18. Lake Bard became the primary source of water for aircraft during the fire, officials said. Crews fighting the Sandy Fire in ...

May 11—The state has added two specialized planes to its firefighting fleet at a time when much of the region is under high, very high and extremely high fire danger. Two Fire Boss aircraft have been ...