Washington Post staff tried to separate what is happening from what is not, and to explain what may happen in the future.

Delays in evacuating, or the inability to evacuate safely, can have catastrophic consequences, not only for those trying to ...

The fire agencies are helping Pioneertown residents earn designation as a Firewise Community from the National Fire Protection Association. They’ve formed a three-year action plan and accompanied ...

When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby ...

Simulations can help emergency crews understand how chaos can cause delays, heighten risks for evacuees and complicate access ...

An atypical day didn’t dissuade Chicoans from attending Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting. Normally scheduled for the first and third weeks of the month, the council postponed last week’s meeting ...

Many homeowners, particularly in high-risk fire areas, have been forced to turn to the FAIR Plan after being dropped by traditional insurance carriers. In San Diego, residents have seen a surge in ...

What car emergencies should I avoid addressing until emergency responders arrive? Fire. While having a fire extinguisher on board can be helpful to put out a small flame, don’t get aggressive ...

PALESTINE, Ark. (WMC) - Westbound traffic on I-40 in Palestine, Arkansas, is currently at a crawl after a semi-trailer fire resulted in a shutdown of all lanes Thursday afternoon. According to the ...