Federal firefighters are now encouraged to wear N95 respirators on the fire line for the first time, as researchers study the job's long-term health toll.

But on the wildland fire line, Hochhalter’s gear is light and flexible. His uniform consisted of green fire-resistant pants, a yellow fire-resistant shirt, leather boots and a black hard hat with a ...

California has experienced destructive wildfires for many years. However, things started changing during the 2015 fire season, particularly in Northern California. On Sept. 12, around 1 p.m., the ...