MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–With fire season right around the corner, knowing when a fire starts in your area can mean the difference between life and death. Nearly every wildfire fatality occurs within the first hour, yet official notifications are often delayed, sparse, or non-existent.  Watch Duty (WD), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real time when ...

LOS ANGELES COUNTY–Three active wildfires are burning in Los Angeles County, driven by extreme winds and weather conditions. Nearly 40,000 acres have burned, and it’s estimated that more than 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. At least 23 people have lost their lives, and searches are continuing. WEATHER OUTLOOK Critical fire weather conditions will continue through the middle of ...

FRESNO— Residents of the Central Valley are facing an above-normal wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities. The best defense during an emergency is to be prepared. The American Red Cross Central Valley Chapter advises everyone to get ready now. The number of billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. has increased by 85% in just the last ...