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As veld fire season nears, are you prepared? Learn how to protect your property, stay safe, and act fast with expert advice from Neels de Klerk and local fire authorities.

Rand West Emergency Services responded to two veld fires at the Randfontein Bird Sanctuary, reported on June 17 and again on June 23. Although both fires were quickly extinguished, they highlight ...

Addressing the closing of the 2024 Arbor Month Campaign, Swarts said one of the biggest threats to natural vegetation, property and valuable life is uncontrolled veld and forest fires.

Multiple fires broke out across San Diego County this week, prompting investigators to begin the meticulous process of determining their causes.

Deacon Fire initially started 8:46 p.m. July 3 in Siskiyou County, California. After being active for 36 hours, it has burned 0.5 acres of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.

Several large fires in Interior Alaska flared over the weekend, triggering evacuations and lengthy road closures and delays Monday. Nearly 300 wildfires were burning around the state after a ...

Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Dehesa 14 A new wildfire was reported today at 11:40 a.m. in San Diego County, California. Dehesa 14 Fire has been burning on private land.

UPDATE (10:30 a.m.): Two small fires have been put out along I-70 in Gypsum, and the roadway should open shortly, according to officials. Interstate 70 closed westbound Sunday morning at milemarker ...