Firefighters Are Focused on Flames, Not Climate Change

A Scientific American article takes a closer look at how firefighters are largely shying away from publicly connecting broader environmental issues to worsening wildfires, choosing instead to focus on the active season ahead of them.

Firefighters Are Focused on Flames, Not Climate Change

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along a summary of wildfire activity across the Golden State, where 20 major blazes are at various levels of containment.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Hot summers, wildfires: Scientists say it's climate change, and they predicted it

A Chicago Tribune article takes a closer look at how climate change is worsening wildfires globally as climate scientists discussed what challenges a warming climate poses internationally.

Hot summers, wildfires: Scientists say it's climate change, and they predicted it

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The destructive power of wildfires, seen from space

A collection of photos shows wildfires burning around the globe over the past few weeks, as seen from satellites and by astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

The destructive power of wildfires, seen from space

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Wildfires 2018 Map: Where the Ferguson, Garner Complex and Other Fires Continue to Burn

Newsweek provided a map and summary of wildfire burning across the U.S.

Wildfires 2018 Map: Where the Ferguson, Garner Complex and Other Fires Continue to Burn

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Extreme weather wallops both coasts with flooding, scorching heat, wildfires

A CBS News video segment provided an update on wildfires burning across the West, where temperatures are expected to stay in triple digits from Southern California to Arizona this week.

Extreme weather wallops both coasts with flooding, scorching heat, wildfires

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Ferguson Fire Continues To Burn Near Yosemite

The 33,743-acre Ferguson Fire continues to burn in the Sierra National Forest near Yosemite, but fire crews used indirect attack to bring containment up to 13% by Sunday night.

Ferguson Fire Continues To Burn Near Yosemite

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More firefighters join battle against Yosemite blaze

A summary of wildfire activity across the U.S., where blazes have already scorched 3.3 million acres this year, showed that reinforcements have arrived on the fireline at the Ferguson Fire, burning near Yosemite National Park, which has already killed one firefighter and injured two others.

More firefighters join battle against Yosemite blaze

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Firefighters battle wildfires and heat on West Coast

An NBC News video segment provides an update on numerous wildfires burning across the West, particularly in West Coast states.

Firefighters battle wildfires and heat on West Coast

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160 wildfires are burning in Southern Oregon, bringing evacuations and concern over growth

As around 160 wildfires burned across southern Oregon, the Oregon Department of Forestry said that their firelines are holding, but 30-year veterans said they had never seen a fire season start this early or this intensely.

160 wildfires are burning in Southern Oregon, bringing evacuations and concern over growth

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Lightning sparks around 100 fires in Southwest Oregon, other wildfires continue to burn

As firefighters battled nearly a dozen major blazes, lightning once again got the blame for around 100 new fire starts across the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in southwest Oregon.

Lightning sparks around 100 fires in Southwest Oregon, other wildfires continue to burn

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Dry weather, lightning igniting wildfires across the West

Triple-digit temperatures being forecast for much of the West over the next few days was worrisome news for firefighters battling nearly three dozen major blazes across the region.

Dry weather, lightning igniting wildfires across the West

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The Most Worrying Wildfires Burning in the U.S. Right Now

A wildfire policy expert weighed in on the wildfires he considers to be the most worrisome as dozens burn across the West.

The Most Worrying Wildfires Burning in the U.S. Right Now

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Wildfires spread across West, including one so large it can be seen from space

As the NIFC reported that 55 large wildfires had scorched 1,130,233 acres in the West, NASA's Suomi NPP satellite shows Nevada's massive Martin Fire, which is now more than half the size of Rhode Island, as seen from space.

Wildfires spread across West, including one so large it can be seen from space

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Northern California wildfire update, map: Some evacuations lifted for Klamathon Fire

An update on five major wildfires in Northern California showed that some evacuees from Siskiyou County are being allowed to return home as firefighters brought the 36,500-acre Klamathon Fire to 45% containment.

Northern California wildfire update, map: Some evacuations lifted for Klamathon Fire

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CA National Guard Builds Bridge for FFs

The California National Guard's 132nd Multi Role Bridge Company (MRBC), out of Redding, constructed a temporary floating bridge over Cache Creek to help CAL FIRE and USFS heavy equipment get across the water obstacle to fight the County Fire in Yolo County this past weekend.

CA National Guard Builds Bridge for FFs

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Sunday updates on Valley, Goleta and other wildfires in Southern California

As triple-digit temperatures baked Southern California over the weekend, nearly half-a-dozen major wildfires cropped up, including the 1,139-acre Valley Fire that started near Forest Falls in the San Bernardino Mountains.

Sunday updates on Valley, Goleta and other wildfires in Southern California

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Colorado’s worsening drought could make 200,000-acre wildfire seasons more commonplace

As the Centennial State suffers through its worst drought since 2002, many believe that seasons in which 200,000 acres go up in smoke will become the norm rather than the exception.

Colorado’s worsening drought could make 200,000-acre wildfire seasons more commonplace

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Dangerous wildfires out West continue to threaten homes, force evacuations

As thousands were evacuated from areas threatened by wildfires, high heat and dry conditions are fueling blazes that have scorched tens of thousands of acres across the West.

Dangerous wildfires out West continue to threaten homes, force evacuations

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Seen those tankers above Sacramento? The low-down on Cal Fire's biggest base at McClellan

A video segment provides some footage of air-tanker operations from McClellan Airport, which has pumped over 1 million gallons of retardant into aircraft battling Northern California's wildfires.

Seen those tankers above Sacramento? The low-down on Cal Fire's biggest base at McClellan

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Drones replace July 4th fireworks in western towns worried about wildfires. But where's the 'boom'?

In an era of worsening wildfires, towns in California, Colorado and Arizona are turning to drone shows as a less dangerous alternative to organized Fourth of July fireworks shows.

Drones replace July 4th fireworks in western towns worried about wildfires. But where's the 'boom'?

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Wildfires continue to rage in Lake and Yolo counties

In a summary of Northern California wildfires, CAL FIRE provided details on the 32,500-acre County Fire in Yolo County, which is now 2% contained, and the 14,500-acre Pawnee Fire in Lake County, which is now 75% contained.

Wildfires continue to rage in Lake and Yolo counties

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