A 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple, houses, factories and vehicles were among the structures destroyed in the wildfires that have burned 43,330 acres and injured 19 people.

Firefighters do more than just put out fires -- they also respond to 9-1-1 calls when police can’t make it. But nationwide, employing firefighters has been a challenge while calls for service have gone up.

The plants and mulch within five feet of a home pose a major risk for spreading wildfire. California now has the tricky task of convincing homeowners to get rid of the greenery.

The fire department is short on people and equipment as warehouse and residential builds continue to be approved.

Electric vehicle sales are increasing and as more cars hit the road, firefighters must learn how to respond to potential accidents and battery fires.

A Georgia county has its first all-female firefighting crew. The Brunswick News reports that three female Glynn County Fire Rescue firefighters have...