Nearly 20 departments fought the fire LEMMON, S.D. (AP) — A grass fire in far southwestern North Dakota has consumed 20,000 acres, forcing farmers and ranchers to evacuate and leaving two firefighters hurt. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reported that...
Bonita Fire Causes Evacuations in Southern California
Wildfire is currently 60% contained MOUNTAIN CENTER, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battled a wildfire in the inland mountains of Southern California on Friday as Santa Ana winds brought dry and unseasonably hot weather that heightened fire danger in a...
Leading During Today’s Massive Wildfires
Being in the weeds isn’t a desired position Chad Costa | Fire Engineering Over the past five years, California has experienced many catastrophic wildfires. These fires have spread at an unprecedented rate. This article will discuss how to lead as a...
Environmentalists Move Toward Lawsuit Over Fuel Break Plan
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...