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SoCal man ignited Line fire that scorched 44,000 acres, hurt 6 firefighters. He faces life term
Justin Halstenberg was found guilty of seven counts related to the Line fire and two counts related to a subsequent blaze.
Man convicted of starting 44,000-acre Line wildfire in Southern California
Jurors found Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 35, guilty of seven counts related to the Line fire, and two counts related to a ...
Seven ways Trump’s tax and spending bill could affect Californians
The House bill includes SALT cap increases, changes to Medicaid and SNAP and new rules to claim child tax credits.
Urban fires can mean long trips for helicopters to get water. One firefighter had a better idea
Retired firefighter Mark Whaling knows firsthand what it’s like to wait on a helicopter to refill on water while he's ...
Update: Containment efforts for Midway Fire in Alameda County grow to 85%
Midway Fire initially started 2:51 p.m. May 22 in Alameda County. It has burned 262 acres after being active for 16 hours. As ...
In drought-prone areas, water can be scarce for aerial firefighters. Heli-hydrants offer a solution
A firefighting invention is gaining momentum across southern California. The heli-hydrant showcases a solution for additional water sources that can speed up aerial firefighting where open-water ...
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Several dead in fiery plane crash on California neighborhood
Several people were killed when a small plane crashed in a California neighborhood before dawn Thursday, destroying a home ...