ROANOKE CO., Va. – In this summer heat, just walking to a car can feel like a workout. But imagine doing that with 70 pounds of gear—then running into a burning building. It’s a job that doesn’t slow ...

A PhD researcher at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has developed a new flame-resistant material ...

Kevin Lillenberg exercises at the Central Park Stairs in Santa Clarita on Wednesday in preparation for a Mt. Whitney hike in a couple of months. The Southland is expecting dangerous heat for the next ...

The season’s most dangerous heat wave so far is expected to hit Southern California this week. Extreme heat and fire weather advisories have been issued beginning Wednesday, set to last for several ...

Exploring heat's impact on California and how communities can adapt to a changing climate Exploring the dual nature of heat in California, from its role in providing the state's agricultural bounty ...

CINCINNATI — While many of us are fighting to stay cool during this heat wave, others are running into the fire — literally. The Cincinnati Fire Department's 51 recruits are nearing the end of their ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With the weekend heat up ahead, concerns for heat and fire safety remain across the state of Oregon. KOIN 6 Senior Meteorologist Kelley Bayern spoke with Noah Alviz, a ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — This weekend's extreme heat also made for a very active fire weekend. Fires popped up all over the area, between Portland, Vancouver, and over in Forest Grove. Firefighters say the ...

Two firefighting helicopters are on display at the Adnec Marina showing off their credentials in tackling high-rise building fires in the UAE. A fire-fighting Black Hawk UH-60L of the UAE’s Joint ...