The Florida governor relied on an executive order to seize the land, hire contractors, and bypass laws and regulations.

The idea of forcing irresponsible hikers to pay for their rescue has come up before. In New Hampshire, the state says people may be required to pay back the costs to rescue them.

Experts say California is primed for a brutal fire season. Sweeping changes to federal emergency management agencies could make matters worse.

Details of the Tonner Fire The fire ignited off the northbound 57 Freeway, south of Tonner Canyon Road, near the Los Angeles–Orange County line, according to local reports.

Orange County Fire Rescue has appointed a new leader who officially assumed command this week.

Orange County Fire Rescue has appointed a new leader who officially assumed command on Friday, following the retirement of Chief James Fitzgerald after 47 years of dedicated service.

Orange County Fire Authority said thousands of fires and injuries are caused by fireworks during the July 4th holiday.

The county is facing at least $400 million in liability claims related to the Airport Fire, which was accidentally started by public crews.

Firefighters in Orange County worked quickly to rescue a construction worker trapped inside a trench for nearly three hours.