A rapidly spreading vegetation fire sparked by a vehicle fire prompted evacuation orders Monday afternoon near Groveland, the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office said.

A fire extinguisher is more than a tool that puts out a fire. It can be the arbiter between life or death. Putting out a fire early can mean the difference between a small, smoky mess and widespread wreckage. Consider this: Fire with access to air and fuel ...

Knowing how to put out a grease fire can prevent your house from burning and even save your life You may have heard the saying “A watched pot never boils.” But in truth, the real danger lies in the opposite: not paying attention. Kitchen accidents ...

A box of matches or a pocket lighter are foolproof options for starting a fire. But what happens when your lighter runs out of fuel or your box of matches gets wet? Having an old fashioned fire starter on hand is not only a smart move but a safe move.

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Fire has mesmerized us for as long as we’ve known how to control it. It warms us, feeds us, and lights our homes. But something else is clearly going on: right alongside premium entertainment and live sports, streaming services like Netflix somehow find room in their lineup for hours of fireplace footage.

Aspen Acres Fire is now Colorado's seventh-largest wildfire, prompting new evacuations as dry, windy weather persists.

KIRO 7 News sent a crew to the Chelan Hills Fire on Sunday and has an update on the battle to contain it.