Some 150 members of California’s State Militia 2nd Regiment showed up in Mariposa, located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, to provide wildfire relief. And in response, some angry leftist residents had a meltdown over the militia members wearing military fatigues. The militia was there to help with evacuation efforts as well as […]
As fire crews made headway against a blaze that has destroyed 25 homes and forced thousands to flee, the presence of a self-described militia whose members handed out food and offered help to evacuees raised concerns among some.
What is the biggest wildfire burning in the U.S.? How many people have died fighting wildfires in the U.S. this year? How many acres have burned? How are fires impacting air quality? Here’s a breakdown, including updates on the Halfway Hill Fire in Utah, the Oak Fire in California and the Moose Fire in Idaho.