In California, firefighters have a true range ... But one of the most analog among them remains relevant: the fire lookout tower. Perched atop hillsides or stilts, fire lookout towers are still ...

In the early part of the 20th century, the newly established U.S. Forest Service built fire lookout towers around the ... watch over many high-risk areas. California has more than 1,100 cameras ...

During fire-risk season, from June 1st to October 31st, observers in lookout towers work to spot telltale ... has installed sensors across forests in California. Their highly sensitive detectors ...

Near Winters, California, she was shown what was reputed to be the ... In July of 1919, Gladys says, “the lure of silent places” drew her into a summer job as a fire-tower lookout in the mountains of ...

With stunning blue waters and snow-capped peaks, it is no wonder there are some incredible hikes in Lake Tahoe! Although it is easy to see the lake by car, one of the best ways to fully appreciate its ...

Many towers have been removed or have been converted to rental cabins. Others still exist but sit empty. Though the footprint of the fire lookout system has atrophied, Decker said they remain an ...

ANGELES TO HELP WITH WILDFIRE RELIEF, AND THIS ALL COMES AS PHASE FOUR OF THE STATE’S FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES HAS NOW BEEN RELEASED. THIS IS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SO WE’RE KIND OF ZOOMING ...

fire-safe building codes increased 76% in Southern California areas protected by local firefighters, new state hazard maps released Monday, March 24, show. The number in the highest tier — the ...