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Unusually Early Heat Wave in Pacific Northwest Tests Records

Unusually Early Heat Wave in Pacific Northwest Tests Records

By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An early heat wave took hold Saturday in parts of the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures nearing or breaking records in some areas and heat advisories in place through Monday. The historically...

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Half of U.S. West Out of Drought, But Not Fully Recovered

Half of U.S. West Out of Drought, But Not Fully Recovered

By BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nearly half of the U.S. West has emerged from drought this spring, but the welcome wet conditions haven't entirely replenished the region, scientists said Tuesday. Hydrologists from the National Oceanic and...

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Out-of-Control Wildfires Cause Evacuations in Western Canada

Out-of-Control Wildfires Cause Evacuations in Western Canada

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Fire crews battled wildfires threatening communities in western Canada on Sunday as cooler temperatures and a bit of rain brought some relief, but officials warned the reprieve came only in some areas. Officials in Alberta said there were 108...

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What Can Northern CA Expect This Wildfire Season? It Depends

What Can Northern CA Expect This Wildfire Season? It Depends

Hanh Truong The Sacramento Bee (TNS) Record rains this winter may have dampened Northern California, but wildfire season is still coming — and certain regions will see it sooner than others. Temperatures in the region are warming up, teetering in the high 80s and low...

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New Campaign Encourages Coloradans to Prepare for Wildfire

New Campaign Encourages Coloradans to Prepare for Wildfire

Estes Park Trail-Gazette, Colo. (TNS) Apr. 27—Colorado faces a "new normal" when it comes to wildfire. Ongoing drought and warmer temperatures elevate wildfire risk for many Coloradans, and wildfires now occur year-round in the state. To encourage more residents to...

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Human Factors in the Wildland Urban Interface

Human Factors in the Wildland Urban Interface

By Thomas W. Aurnhammer Although safety is always a major concern in structural and wildland firefighting, the wildland community took a unique approach to the subject and started examining the human dimensions of wildland firefighting. The emphasis was on the people,...

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Judge to Weigh Limits for Aerial Fire Retardant in Wildfires

Judge to Weigh Limits for Aerial Fire Retardant in Wildfires

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge is weighing whether to severely limit the government's use of aerial fire retardant to combat wildfires following arguments Monday by environmentalists who are concerned about water pollution. A lawsuit pitting an environmental...

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