According to the California governor, more than 16,000 personnel have been deployed to battle the fires including two crews from Maine. Gov. Janet Mills announced 12 volunteer firefighters and eight forest rangers were sent to California for response and recovery efforts.

PORTLAND (WGME) – A Maine Forest Ranger battling California’s wildfires is sharing an update on the region's progress. Nearly two weeks ago, Governor Janet Mills sent eight forest rangers to California to help first responders on the ground. Right now, the rangers are working to put out a huge fire just north of Santa Clarita.

Walls of flames, fanned by high winds, roaring across drought-stricken land. That's the scene in Los Angeles now. It also happened in Maine. In late October 1947, massive wildfires swept across the state,

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake centered near the Maine coast rattled houses in northern New England on Monday and was felt by surprised residents of states hundreds of miles away.

A South Portland brother-sister duo is fundraising to help victims affected by wildfires in California. Oliver (9) and Maya (5) Ochsenbein say they got the idea for a fundraiser after seeing footage of the wildfire destruction on TV.

President Trump is taking the first trip of his term on Friday to North Carolina and California, visiting communities grappling with recovery from natural disasters.

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AUGUSTA-- As the wildfires continue to burn in Southern California, Maine has sent 20 firefighters who volunteered their time to help contain the fire.

The Last One Out of Town Turn Out the Lights” celebrates the 50-year anniversary of that legendary, high-drama championship win in 1975.

The group said they all contacted each other while watching coverage of the LA wildfires and wanted to help those aiding displaced animals.

Alex de Steiguer was about to send an email from a house on Star Island, 7 miles off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire, when she heard what she thought was a big plane flying over. Outside, a flock of wild geese grazed around the house.