Scientists find a surprising result on global wildfires: They’re actually burning less land

A NASA study published in the journal Science showed that the amount of acreage burned in wildfires globally has declined by nearly a quarter in the past two decades, mostly due to the fact that lands that were wildfire-prone have been converted to agricultural uses.

Scientists find a surprising result on global wildfires: They’re actually burning less land

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Thousands flee as wildfires roar through West

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that more than 8,000 firefighters were battling thirty large wildfires burning across nearly 180,000 acres in the West.

Thousands flee as wildfires roar through West

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Firefighters battle wildfires in Arizona, Utah, California

An ABC News segment provided an overview of wildfires in multiple western states that have destroyed homes, burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations.

Firefighters battle wildfires in Arizona, Utah, California

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Western US facing scorcher days, massive fires

As the West continues to bake under record heat, major wildfires are burning in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Oregon and California.

Western US facing scorcher days, massive fires

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Out West, blistering hot spell undercuts firefighters

A summary of wildfire activity across the US shows that hot temperatures are fuelling blazes in several western states.

Out West, blistering hot spell undercuts firefighters

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San Diego gets ‘Fire Boss’ air tanker to fight wildfires

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Brian Fennessy, San Diego Fire-Rescue's Fire Chief, joined the mayor at a ceremony at the Lower Otay Lake Reservoir yesterday where they announced that the city will add an Aero Spray AT-802 Fire Boss SEAT to their firefighting arsenal for June and July (the ceremony included a 45-minute demonstration of the aircraft).

San Diego gets ‘Fire Boss’ air tanker to fight wildfires

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US Air Force drone crashes near Mt. Whitney, starts small wildfire

A US Air Force RQ-4 drone crashed in a remote section of the Sierra Nevadas near Mt. Whitney as it was making a routine flight from Edwards Air Force Base to Beale Air Force Base.

US Air Force drone crashes near Mt. Whitney, starts small wildfire

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Mandatory evacuations lifted near Big Bear Lake as wildfire grows to 1,200 acres amid California heat wave

Although mandatory evacuations for the 1,200-acre Holcomb Fire, burning near the Southern California mountain community of Big Bear, have been lifted, the ongoing heatwave is slowing containment of the blaze, which is currently only 10%.

Mandatory evacuations lifted near Big Bear Lake as wildfire grows to 1,200 acres amid California heat wave

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Heat Waves and Wildfires Signal Warnings about Climate Change (and Budget Cuts)

The Union of Concerned Scientists weighed in on the danger climate change and federal firefighting budget cuts pose to much of the West amid worsening wildfires.

Heat Waves and Wildfires Signal Warnings about Climate Change (and Budget Cuts)

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The Latest: Wildfires Break Out in California Amid Heatwave

As CAL FIRE roped in a 10-acre wildfire near the Southern California mountain community of Wrightwood, a number of blazes broke out across the region amid a weekend heatwave.

The Latest: Wildfires Break Out in California Amid Heatwave

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CA Wildland FFs Sent to Assist in NM and AZ

U.S. Forest Service has mobilized nearly 600 wildland firefighters and support personnel from the Vallejo-based Pacific Southwest Region to battle wildfires in Arizona and New Mexico, agency officials announced Thursday.

CA Wildland FFs Sent to Assist in NM and AZ

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Search for drone operator who disrupted firefighting efforts in Oceanside

One day after someone was arrested for starting an 85-acre fire at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, police are looking for the person who flew a hobby drone over the scene, halting aerial firefighting operations for an hour.

Search for drone operator who disrupted firefighting efforts in Oceanside

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33-acre wildfire east of Temecula contained

A quartet of air-tankers and a pair of helicopters assisted USFS, BLM, and CAL FIRE crews in knocking down a 33-acre wildfire in rural Sage, east of Temecula.

33-acre wildfire east of Temecula contained

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PG&E, Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Join Forces to Combat Wildfire Risk in Nevada County

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has awarded $2 million in funding to 43 local Fire Safe Councils and other 501(c)3 projects in 22 counties to help remove some of the 100 million dead trees that litter the Golden State.

PG&E, Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Join Forces to Combat Wildfire Risk in Nevada County

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Wildfires and climate change are fueling each other, creating a vicious cycle

As wildfires kill more trees than they did historically, a researcher at the UC Berkeley Center for Fire Research and Outreach worried that fewer trees will pull less CO2 out of the atmosphere, accelerating climate change.

Wildfires and climate change are fueling each other, creating a vicious cycle

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Video shows massive air tanker battling southern Arizona wildfire

As two wildfires in the Sonoita-Elgin Fire District forced an evacuation of a small town after burning 3,400 acres, officials called in a DC-10 to perform retardant drops ahead of one of the fires.

Video shows massive air tanker battling southern Arizona wildfire

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End of drought could mean the beginning of a busy wildfire season in Southern California

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Tom Lasser, a retired Lt. Colonel in the California National Guard, sent along an article which highlights the danger Southern California faces as abundant fuel from this winter's heavy rains begins to dry out.

End of drought could mean the beginning of a busy wildfire season in Southern California

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Sweltering heat to enhance wildfire threat in southwestern US this week

Accuweather meteorologists forecast continued hot weather across the Great Basin as a high-pressure dome continued to build across the Southwest, leading to near-record high temperatures for many locations across the Four Corners region.

Sweltering heat to enhance wildfire threat in southwestern US this week

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2017 Direction to Wildland Fire Leadership

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Katie Lighthall, Coordinator for the Western Regional Strategy Committee, sent along a copy of the letter from the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to wildfire leadership directing them to use the most effective and efficient means to fight worsening wildfires nationwide.

2017 Direction to Wildland Fire Leadership

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Integrating Community Wildfire Protection Plans and Natural Hazards Mitigation Plans

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Brett Holt, Mitigation Planning Program Manager for FEMA Region 10, sent along an invitation to attend the FEMA Region 10 Natural Hazards Mitigation Planning Coffee Break Webinar Series Friday 6/23 for this month’s installment titled: “Integrating Community Wildfire Protection Plans and Natural Hazards Mitigation Plans.”

Integrating Community Wildfire Protection Plans and Natural Hazards Mitigation Plans

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Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2017: What Happened?

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Allison Jolley, FAC Network Communications Manager for Fire Adapted Communities, passed along a blog entry about Wildfire Community Preparedness Day events which happened in various parts of the country on May 23rd.

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2017: What Happened?

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Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy - Western Region Newsletter #51

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Katie Lighthall, Coordinator for the Western Regional Strategy Committee, sent along their latest newsletter.

Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy - Western Region Newsletter #51

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