Corey Smedley tells why his department adopted the use of floor-below nozzles and smoke curtains for battling fires in unsprinklered high-rise residential buildings. Research that was conducted by the ...

A wind-driven fire broke out at a Riverside pallet yard Monday afternoon, spreading quickly through a business property and nearby areas. Strong winds pushed the flames in multiple directions, forcing ...

A wind-driven fire erupted in Ridgecrest as crews responded to downed power lines and an explosion. The fire damaged two homes and nearby properties. The Kern County Fire and Ridgecrest Police ...