California Statewide Fire Summary August 31, 2021

CAL FIRE sent along a summary of wildfires currently burning across the Golden State, where 14,300 firefighters remain on the frontlines of 15 major wildfires and one extended attack wildfire.

California Statewide Fire Summary August 31, 2021

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This tool shows you the smoke forecast for Utah and the West

The New York Times provided an interactive map that allows users to track wildfires across the West, as well as get forecasts of where the smoke from those blazes is heading.

This tool shows you the smoke forecast for Utah and the West

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California Statewide Fire Summary August 27, 2021

CAL FIRE sent along a summary of wildfires currently burning across the Golden State, where more than 15,200 firefighters are on the frontlines of 14 major fires and four extended attack fires, amid warming temperatures.

California Statewide Fire Summary August 27, 2021

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California Statewide Fire Summary August 26, 2021

CAL FIRE sent along a summary of wildfires currently burning across the Golden State, where more than 14,300 firefighters battled 14 major fires and three extended-attack fires, in addition to 34 new initial attack wildfires.

California Statewide Fire Summary August 26, 2021

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These 7 states are under air quality alerts as wildfires rage in the western US

The NIFC reported that 92 wildfires which have scorched 2.5 million acres continue to rampage across the West, forcing thousands to evacuate, destroying hundreds of homes and putting thousands in seven states under poor air quality alerts.

These 7 states are under air quality alerts as wildfires rage in the western US

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California Statewide Fire Summary August 24, 2021

CAL FIRE sent along a summary of wildfires currently burning across the Golden State, where more than 14,180 firefighters continued to battle 12 major wildfires, in addition to 39 new initial attack wildfires that were quickly contained.

California Statewide Fire Summary August 24, 2021

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California Statewide Fire Summary August 23, 2021

CAL FIRE sent along a summary of wildfires currently burning in the Golden State, where more than 13,500 firefighters are on the frontlines of 12 large wildfires in a season which has already seen 1.57 million acres burned statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary August 23, 2021

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California Statewide Fire Summary August 20, 2021

CAL FIRE sent along a summary of wildfires currently burning in the Golden State, where more than 12,460 firefighters continue to battle 14 large wildfires and 27 new starts that cropped up yesterday.

California Statewide Fire Summary August 20, 2021

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California Statewide Fire Summary August 19, 2021

CAL FIRE sent along a summary of wildfires currently burning in the Golden State, where more than 11,000 firefighters continue to battle 13 large wildfires and two extended attack wildfires.

California Statewide Fire Summary August 19, 2021

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The Best Maps to Track Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Tom Lasser, a retired Lt Colonel in the California National Guard, sent along an article which provides links to the Environmental Protection Agency's AirNow Air Quality Index, which shows the smoke levels across North America.

The Best Maps to Track Wildfire Smoke

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California Statewide Fire Summary - August 17, 2021

CAL FIRE sent along a summary of wildfires currently burning in the Golden State, where nearly 10,000 firefighters are battling nearly a dozen major wildfires amid Red Flag warnings across much of Northern California.

California Statewide Fire Summary - August 17, 2021

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U.S. Forest Service is stretched to the limit battling blazes across the West

The U.S. Forest Service reiterated that it is operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system as roughly 21,000 federal firefighters man the firelines across the West.

U.S. Forest Service is stretched to the limit battling blazes across the West

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Every two days, US wildfires are consuming an area the size of Washington, DC. And there’s no let up in sight

The US Drought Monitor reported Thursday that dozens of wildfires which have blazed across the West this summer have consumed on average 30 square miles – almost half the size of Washington, DC – on a daily basis.

Every two days, US wildfires are consuming an area the size of Washington, DC. And there’s no let up in sight

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Hundreds forced to evacuate Montana wildfire as blazes rage across the West, fueled by dry conditions and high temperatures

CNN provided a summary of wildfire activity across the West, where the nation’s largest wildfire continues to rage in California, while many fires continue to burn in Montana, where hundreds of people have been forced to evacuate due to the Richard Spring Fire burning on Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.

Hundreds forced to evacuate Montana wildfire as blazes rage across the West, fueled by dry conditions and high temperatures

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Wildfires rage across the world as U.N. releases damning climate change report

Wildfires continued to burn across the Northern Hemisphere following a report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change which warned of the “unprecedented” ways human activity is changing the Earth’s climate, worsening wildfires.

Wildfires rage across the world as U.N. releases damning climate change report

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'Good' Fires Can Help Slow Wildfires, But The Forest Service Is Too Busy To Use Them

A National Public Radio podcast revisited the issue of letting some wildfires burn to remove fuel, a practice which has resulted in some catastrophic fires, like the Tamarack Fire in Northern California.

'Good' Fires Can Help Slow Wildfires, But The Forest Service Is Too Busy To Use Them

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Apps are helping people avoid air pollution amid record wildfires, rising temperatures

As wildfires continue to burn across the Northern Hemisphere, mobile apps like IQAir’s AirVisual, Air Care, Breezometer, and others run by government agencies are helping people track air pollution, and stay out of harm’s way.

Apps are helping people avoid air pollution amid record wildfires, rising temperatures

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Aerial Images Lay Bare Wildfire Damage In The U.S. And Europe—Officials Warn Climate Crisis Will Only Make Things Worse

As firefighters battle wildfires blazing across Europe and North America, officials have attributed the extreme events to climate change, while experts warn the worst is yet to come.

Aerial Images Lay Bare Wildfire Damage In The U.S. And Europe—Officials Warn Climate Crisis Will Only Make Things Worse

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Feds to Wildland Firefighters: Stop 'Let It Burn' Strategy

Following criticism from several quarters over U.S. Forest Service's 'let it burn' strategy, which has allowed some easily-controllable wildfires to burn out of control, the U.S. Forest Service Chief is directing wildland firefighters to cease that practice, shifting priorities to focus on firefighter and public safety.

Feds to Wildland Firefighters: Stop 'Let It Burn' Strategy

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Firefighter battling western wildfires shares his story on front lines

A wildland firefighter who works on a hand crew for Grayback Forestry provided some background on what it's like to fight wildfires alongside more than 22,000 firefighters and support personnel manning the firelines as 90 major wildfires continue to burn across the West.

Firefighter battling western wildfires shares his story on front lines

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Progress made, but Western wildfires bring poor air quality across US; record fire burns amid drought in Hawaii

Although 22,000 firefighters are making progress on 91 wildfires raging across the West, authorities warned that with unpredictable winds and extremely dry fuels, the risk of flare-ups remained high over the next few days.

Progress made, but Western wildfires bring poor air quality across US; record fire burns amid drought in Hawaii

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91 wildfires are now burning across the US, with Oregon's Bootleg Fire growing to over 400,000 acres

In a year that has seen 37,803 wildfires burn more than 3 million acres across the United States seven new large fires were reported Sunday, bringing the total number of active blazes to 91, according to the NIFC.

91 wildfires are now burning across the US, with Oregon's Bootleg Fire growing to over 400,000 acres

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