US1 hour agoAtmospheric river brings flooding, forces evacuations in California Evacuations were issued for thousands of California residents on Tuesday as an atmospheric river approached the coastline, bringing unusually heavy precipitation and widespread power outages.
Connecticut1 day agoFire that killed Zappos founder Tony Hsieh possibly caused by 'carelessness,' 'intentional act': officials Connecticut fire investigators have released several hypotheses in connection with the New London fire that killed Zappos founder Tony Hsieh late last year and are considering whether the blaze was caused by the potential misuse of candles, careless disposal of smoking materials or even whether "an intentional act by Hsieh" was to blame.
Fires1 day agoVideo shows moment NYC firefighter knocked unconscious from falling AC An FDNY firefighter was knocked unconscious when an air conditioner fell from a window and struck him in the head while he was battling a Brooklyn blaze on Monday morning, sources said.
George Floyd4 days agoMinnesota man, 25, pleads guilty to role in police precinct fire during George Floyd rioting A 25-year-old Minnesota man pleaded guilty Friday after authorities accused him of helping set fire to the Third Precinct headquarters of the Minneapolis Police Department last May.
USJanuary 19As California sees dangerous wind gusts, Hawaiian islands hit with flash flooding As strong gusts and warm temperatures once again elevate fire danger in COVID-19-ravaged Southern California this week, the Hawaiian islands have been placed under flash flood advisories.
WildfireJanuary 14California's Erbes Fire burns across 250 acres, prompting evacuations Evacuations were underway in California on Thursday evening as firefighters battled a wildfire that ignited in the Los Angeles-area city of Thousand Oaks.
USJanuary 13Firefighters battle Venice Beach blaze that started in homeless encampment: report Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling a blaze at an oceanfront building in Venice Beach that reportedly started in a nearby homeless encampment.
FloridaJanuary 12Florida man allegedly sets himself on fire while trying to burn down home: report A Florida man was seriously injured after he apparently set himself on fire while attempting to torch a home in the Tampa area on Sunday morning, according to a report.
MassachusettsDecember 28Massachusetts fire in Black church being investigated as arson A Monday morning fire at a Massachusetts Black church is being investigated as a possible arson, authorities said.
New JerseyDecember 28NJ community rallies together for Army vet and his family who lost everything in Christmas Eve fire A New Jersey community is rallying behind the family of a U.S. Army veteran who lost their home and two dogs in a Christmas Eve fire.