Report: Nearly 2M Homes at Elevated Risk of Wildfire

CoreLogic has released its latest report, which details the wildfire threat to nearly 2 million homes in 15 states, mostly in the Western U.S., with a rebuilding value of more than $638 billion.

Report: Nearly 2M Homes at Elevated Risk of Wildfire

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 18,700 firefighters are battling 27 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned over 3.8 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Heat wave forecast for wildfire-scarred West

As 92% of the West continues to experience drought conditions, a heat dome will bring days of high temperatures this week with no signs of rain on the way well into October.

Heat wave forecast for wildfire-scarred West

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Air tankers drop thousands of gallons of fire retardant on El Dorado Fire

VLATs and heavy air-tankers flying out of the San Bernardino Air Tanker base are doing their part to lay retardant line around the El Dorado Fire, as it continues to burn in the San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

Air tankers drop thousands of gallons of fire retardant on El Dorado Fire

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Hot, dry conditions return for the wildfire-weary West, and they could last for weeks

Oregon, Washington and other areas of the West will get a welcome break from dry weather Thursday and Friday, with some rain in the forecast, but another round of dry weather will return and could last for weeks.

Hot, dry conditions return for the wildfire-weary West, and they could last for weeks

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Air Attack Support Proving Critical to Fighting West Coast Fires

Flying Magazine profiled the aerial firefighters doing battle with wildfires across the West Coast, with special reports on firefighting activity in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Air Attack Support Proving Critical to Fighting West Coast Fires

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how 18,700 firefighters are battling 27 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned over 3.6 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Forest Fires Aren’t at Historic Highs in the United States. Not Even Close

As wildfires in the West dominate the headlines, the Foundation for Economic Education noted that wildfires in the 1930's and 1940's were equally devastating, summing it up in a single phrase: "the idea that America is witnessing an unprecedented apocalypse of fire is simply not true."

Forest Fires Aren’t at Historic Highs in the United States. Not Even Close

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What wildfires in Brazil, Siberia, and the US West have in common

With major wildfires cropping up more and more across the globe, our first article today looks at the factors contributing to the uptick in wildfires worldwide, including climate change and poor forest management practices.

What wildfires in Brazil, Siberia, and the US West have in common

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how about 17,400 firefighters are battling 26 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned over 3.4 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Rain could bring relief to thousands of firefighters battling blazes across the West Coast

As firefighters continue to battle wildfires that have burned more than 4.7 million acres along the West Coast, a forecast of rain this week could bring much needed relief to some parts of the Northwest.

Rain could bring relief to thousands of firefighters battling blazes across the West Coast

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Firefighters working 12-hour days fighting nearly 90 large fires

CNN captured the action as thousands of firefighters continued to battle nearly 90 wildfires burning in almost a dozen states across the West.

Firefighters working 12-hour days fighting nearly 90 large fires

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California Statewide Fire Summary September 14, 2020

CAL FIRE provided an update on wildfire activity across the Golden State, where 16,500 firefighters continued to battle 28 major wildfires that have blackened 3.2 million acres, killing 24 people and destroying over 4,200 structures.

California Statewide Fire Summary September 14, 2020

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Fifteen killed, 500,000 evacuated as western US burns out of control

Firefighters continued to battle massive wildfires burning up and down the West Coast that have killed 15 people and forced more than 500,000 others to evacuate, as the 491,239-acre August Complex Fire became the largest in California history.

Fifteen killed, 500,000 evacuated as western US burns out of control

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NIFC being 'very strategic' about firefighting resource placement

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Jessica Gardetto, Assistant Chief in the Office of External Affairs at the NIFC, discussed the strategy used to deploy resources to fight over 120 large wildfires and hundreds of smaller fires that are burning across the West Coast.

NIFC being 'very strategic' about firefighting resource placement

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NASA view shows hazy horror of wildfire smoke stretching across US

The Suomi NPP satellite, which is operated by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, provided a true-color view of the US on Monday that shows many active wildfires and the resultant smoke plumes.

NASA view shows hazy horror of wildfire smoke stretching across US

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how nearly 14,000 firefighters are battling 25 major wildfires and lightning complexes across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned over 2.2 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 14,100 firefighters are battling two dozen major wildfires and lightning complexes across California, following a day in which they contained nearly fifty new wildfires.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Western Wildfire Season Lengthens With Climate Change

With researchers indicating that fire season is lasting three months longer, a National Public Radio podcast takes a closer look at what impact climate change is having on wildland firefighting.

Western Wildfire Season Lengthens With Climate Change

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 12,800 firefighters are battling 22 major wildfires and lightning complexes across California, as 12,400 people remain evacuated from their homes.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Wildfires Are First Big Test To COVID-19 Firefighter Safety Plans

National Public Radio took a behind-the-scenes look at life in fire camps this season, as COVID-19 precautions alter the way firefighters co-exist in an era of social distancing.

Wildfires Are First Big Test To COVID-19 Firefighter Safety Plans

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 15,600 firefighters are battling 19 major fires and lightning complexes across California as 27,000 people remain evacuated from their homes.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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