Researchers from Skoltech have devised a way to detect infrared radiation across a wide range without cooling the detector.

A trio of satellites set to launch early Tuesday will give wildland firefighters more time to respond and scientists more ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A fast-moving brush fire in San Diego’s Sorrento Valley has prompted ...

A brush fire sparked in the Sorrento Valley area Monday morning and grew up to 40 acres within an hour, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue. The fire sparked around 9:30 a.m. near the Interstate ...

HORSHAM, Pa. (WPVI) -- An employee with Horsham Fire Company has been fired after allegedly using a racial slur. The alleged incident happened as the fire company responded to a fatal crash on County ...

The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley triggered evacuation orders and warnings for several zones in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Meanwhile, a temporary evacuation point is open at the Rancho Santa Susana ...

Chelsea Hylton is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. An Inglewood native, Hylton has her master's degree from USC. She covers local breaking news across the Southern California region. Before joining ...

Abstract: Firefighting is a highly risky profession that involves a great danger to human life. Fire accidents pose significant threats to firefighters, often putting them in hazardous, ...

Evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect Tuesday after a wind-driven brush fire destroyed at least one home and threatened other buildings in a Simi Valley neighborhood and carried potential ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A person died Sunday morning after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Louisville's Southside neighborhood. Louisville Fire Capt. Donovan Sims said crews responded to ...

In a makeshift demonstration kitchen in Concord, California, cooking oil splatters in and around a frying pan, which catches fire on an unattended gas stove. Within moments, a smoke detector wails.

ASTORIA, QUEENS (WABC) -- A row of connected homes on 42nd Street was left heavily damaged Wednesday after a fire that authorities say began during illegal rooftop construction work, forcing multiple ...