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Firefighter Killed in 2017 Lolo Peak Fire Memorialized

Firefighter Killed in 2017 Lolo Peak Fire Memorialized

Firefighter Brent Witham was killed by a falling tree     MTN News, KRTV LOLO (KRTV) – The memory of a California firefighter who lost his life during Western Montana’s historic 2017 wildfire season is being marked in Lolo. Firefighter Brent Witham was...

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USFA: California On-Duty Death

USFA: California On-Duty Death

CAL FIRE firefighter suffered a medical emergency during a training hike     The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official on-duty death of Firefighter Yaroslav Katkov, 29, of CAL FIRE, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on July...

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Some Residents Return After Helena Wildfire

Some Residents Return After Helena Wildfire

Wildfire north of Helena was 15% contained     HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Some residents who evacuated their homes due to a fire burning north of Helena were allowed to return Wednesday while state officials announced an influx of money available for fighting...

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Crews Battle Wildfire Near Provo, Utah

Crews Battle Wildfire Near Provo, Utah

Additional crews are being brought in     SPRINGVILLE, Utah (AP) — Crews are battling a wildfire that started near a residential area but is burning grass and uphill away from homes east and north of Springville while growing on the southern outskirts of...

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Montana, Oregon Wildfires Prompt Evacuations

Montana, Oregon Wildfires Prompt Evacuations

Several in Montana did not heed warning     By AMY BETH HANSON and SARAH ZIMMERMAN Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Hundreds of Montana residents who fled their homes because of a four-day wildfire were allowed back Tuesday to gather important...

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Trial Ordered for Man Charged in Utah 2017 Wildfire

Trial Ordered for Man Charged in Utah 2017 Wildfire

Fire destroyed 13 homes and cost nearly $40 million     PROVO, Utah (AP) — A man charged with reckless burning that sparked a massive 2017 wildfire in southern Utah was ordered Tuesday to stand trial. Judge James Brady ruled there was enough evidence for the...

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Tennessee Offers Federal Wildfire Prevention Grants

Tennessee Offers Federal Wildfire Prevention Grants

Application period runs from Aug. 5 to Sept. 20     NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is providing access to federal grant programs to help communities and volunteer fire departments become better equipped for wildfires. The state Department of Agriculture...

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