Due to the difference in the seasons and in weather systems, the timing of fire season in the Southern Hemisphere typically varies compared to that of the U.S. Fall season…
RedZoneJanuary 27, 2021
As the year is coming to an end, it does not seem as though fire season is over. A Red Flag Warning and potential public safety power shutoffs continue to…
RedZoneDecember 23, 2020
Many "unprecedented" situations occurred throughout 2020, including wildfire season. In addition to the busy wildfire season, firefighters have also had to ensure their safety against COVID-19. Although crews took the…
RedZoneNovember 24, 2020
Concern over fire response is growing as wildfire season approaches, and the coronavirus implications persist. Wildfire response is likely to be measured and conservative as public agencies too try to…
Adam PrellApril 28, 2020
Ellwood Oil Fields Where Japanese Submarines Attacked in 1942 During World War II, Japanese submarines off of the Santa Barbara Coast fired shells making an oil field explode near the…
RedZoneMarch 19, 2020
A 2018 survey by Firehouse Magazine identified the 100 busiest fire stations in the nation in terms of call volume. Using the survey, RedZone has mapped out the top ten.…
Adam PrellFebruary 12, 2020
The Bushfires in New South Wales (NSW), Australia are still burning. Officials have declared a state of emergency for the third time for NSW this fire season. The majority of…
RedZoneJanuary 2, 2020
Over 365,000 acres have burned along the eastern coast of Australia in the New South Wale (NSW), the country’s most populous state. As a result, officials declared a state of…
Adam PrellNovember 12, 2019
Just sixteen miles south of last week's Saddleridge Fire, the Palisades Fire burned 40 acres between Palisades Dr and Charmel Ln in steep terrain yesterday afternoon, quickly spreading and prompting…
Adam PrellOctober 22, 2019
