Fuels breaks are planned in six states By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Environmentalists have filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S government to block plans to build up to 11,000 miles (17,700 kilometers) of fuel breaks they contend...
11 Prescribed Burns Planned Around Lake Tahoe
Removing excess vegetation and slash piles RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service and its partners plan nearly a dozen prescribed fire operations around Lake Tahoe this week to help clear out underbrush that can fuel wildfires. The service says smoke...
NFPA and State Farm Announce Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Grants
Application process for grant funding to help support home improvement wildfire risk reduction projects National Fire Protection Association January 11, 2021 – The threat of wildfire is becoming increasingly prevalent and dangerous, posing greater risks to people and...
Washington Commissioner Proposes Dedicated Wildfire Funding
Bill proposes spending $75 million every two years to hire and train more firefighters By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — After yet another year of catastrophic wildfires in Washington state, Commissioner of Public...
Lone Peak Hotshots 2020
A look at the 2020 wildfire season Lone Peak All footage was taken by Lone Peak Hotshot crewmembers during the 2020 wildfire season. 2021 Seasonal crewmember's application is open. Click the link: https://tinyurl.com/yysuk3yl...
Feather River Hotshots 2020
We saw the American West on fire like never before Jt Bailey What a year 2020 was. Feather River IHC's home state saw more acres burned than ever before. We lost our station of 20 years as well as some of our homes. But the Fire Family is strong, and...
Wildfires Produced Up to Half of Pollution in U.S. West
Study underscores growing public health threat By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildfire smoke accounted for up to half of all health-damaging small particle air pollution in the western U.S. in recent years as warming...
Snake River Hotshots 2020
A look back at the wildfire season Video highlights from the 2020 fire season https://youtu.be/rib8g5gboEk Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center The Snake River Hotshots are a Type I Interagency Hotshot Crew dedicated to wildland fire suppression. The...
Mill Creek Hotshots 2020
Take a look at our fire season Gaffer's Garage Take a look into the 2020 fire season through the eyes of the Mill Creek Hotshots. This video is not endorsed by the USDA, USFS, or the San Bernardino National Forest. https://youtu.be/E6dMFe9TcK0 See More...
Diamond Mountain Hotshots 2020
A look at the past season Forrest Moreland Recap of our 2020 season. Not affiliated with the BLM, USFS, or DOI. https://youtu.be/lbdcvWK2nCU
Construction Begins on FEMA Site for Oregon Wildfire Victims
Homes are expected to arrive in Mill City in three to four weeks PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal officials are starting to build a temporary housing site for residents in Linn and Marion county who lost everything in the 2020 wildfires. KOIN-TV...
Idaho City Hotshots 2020
A look back at the past fire season Take a look at the past fire season with the members of Idaho City Hotshots. https://youtu.be/xbwOEoEh8K4