National Fire News for Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Nine New Large Wildfires Were Reported Yesterday, Two in Idaho, Louisiana and Montana, and Arizona, Mississippi and Texas Each Had One

More than 20,000 personnel grappled with 88 large wildfires burning on 597,424 acres in 15 states, including two new blazes each in Idaho, Louisiana and Montana, and one each in Arizona, Mississippi and Texas.

National Fire News for Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Nine New Large Wildfires Were Reported Yesterday, Two in Idaho, Louisiana and Montana, and Arizona, Mississippi and Texas Each Had One

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National Fire News for Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - Seven New Large Wildfires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Oregon and Four in Mississippi

Seven new large wildfires, three in Oregon and four in Mississippi, brought the total of major wildfires burning on 597,424 acres in 15 states to 81, as more than 19,846 firefighters and support personnel battled the blazes.

National Fire News for Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - Seven New Large Wildfires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Oregon and Four in Mississippi

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Wet Conditions Delay Wildfire Detection

In a new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, researchers showed that moisture conditions of fuel following storms that sparked wildfires delay detection of those blazes, wetter conditions tending to cause “holdover” fires that take days to detect.

Wet Conditions Delay Wildfire Detection

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Air Attack Issue #29

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Ned Dawson, Publisher of Air Attack Magazine, sent along issue #29. Anyone who wants to receive future issues of Air Attack Magazine directly can sign up on the VIP list at https://c926.drhinternet.net/ga/front/forms/2/subscriptions/new/.

Air Attack Issue #29

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National Fire News for Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Two New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Mississippi and Texas Each Had One

A total of 75 wildfires burned 625,387 acres across 14 states, with two new large fires reported in Mississippi and Texas, as more than 18,250 wildland firefighters and support personnel battled the incidents.

National Fire News for Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Two New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Mississippi and Texas Each Had One

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From Europe to Canada to Hawaii, photos capture destructive power of wildfires

A series of photos captures the global nature of wildfires which have blazed across the Northern Hemisphere through the spring and summer months, wreaking havoc from Europe to Canada to Hawaii.

From Europe to Canada to Hawaii, photos capture destructive power of wildfires

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As weather cools in Oregon, firefighters make progress battling blazes

A summary of wildfires currently burning across the Beaver State finds that firefighters are making headway amid cloudy skies and cooler weather, with the 12,000-acre Lookout Fire in Lane and Linn counties now 5% contained.

As weather cools in Oregon, firefighters make progress battling blazes

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National Fire News for Monday, August 21, 2023 - Eight New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Texas, Two in Florida, and Washington, And Idaho Had One

More than 15,700 wildland firefighters and support personnel are battling 98 wildfires that have burned 652,223 acres across 15 states, with eight new large fires reported: three in Texas, two in Florida and Washington, and one in Idaho.

National Fire News for Monday, August 21, 2023 - Eight New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Texas, Two in Florida, and Washington, And Idaho Had One

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The US cities where wildfires threaten the most homes

Irvine-based CoreLogic has released their latest study on which parts of the country are at greatest risk from wildfires, and, as usual, California tops the list of neighborhoods with the most homes at risk.

The US cities where wildfires threaten the most homes

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Wildfires Could Damage $11 Billion Worth Of Properties In Coming Decades, Study Finds

A new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters predicted that wildfires could do upwards of $22 billion worth of property damage by 2049, especially in the West, if climate action and policy changes were not implemented.

Wildfires Could Damage $11 Billion Worth Of Properties In Coming Decades, Study Finds

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National Fire News for Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - Three New Large Fires Were Reported, One in California, Hawaii, and Florida

A total of 77 large wildfires continue to burn on 534,967 acres across 14 states, where more than 10,100 wildland firefighters and support personnel, assisted by dozens of aircraft, battled the blazes, including three new fires in California, Hawaii and Florida.

National Fire News for Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - Three New Large Fires Were Reported, One in California, Hawaii, and Florida

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National Fire News for Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Four New Large Fires Were Reported, One in Arizona, Hawaii, Mississippi, and Washington - Upcountry Fire on Maui is 2,170 Acres and 85% Contained

As more than 10,000 firefighters continued to battle 85 large wildfires that have burned 546,988 acres across 12 states, four new large fires were reported in Arizona, Hawaii, Mississippi and Washington.

National Fire News for Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Four New Large Fires Were Reported, One in Arizona, Hawaii, Mississippi, and Washington - Upcountry Fire on Maui is 2,170 Acres and 85% Contained

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National Fire News for Monday, August 14, 2023 - Texas and Alaska Each Reported One New Large Fire Yesterday

Nationally, 85 large wildfires are currently burning on 546,988 acres in 12 states, where more than 10,300 wildland firefighters and support personnel, supported by aircraft, are assigned to incidents across the country.

National Fire News for Monday, August 14, 2023 - Texas and Alaska Each Reported One New Large Fire Yesterday

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Forest Service Awards 5 Spots on $7.2B Wildfire Airtanker Services Contract

The U.S. Forest Service has awarded Airtanker Services 2023 contracts to 10 Tanker Air Carrier, Aero Air, Aero Flite, Coulson Aviation USA and Neptune Aviation on a potential 10-year, $7.2 billion contract for wildland fire air-tanker support services.

Forest Service Awards 5 Spots on $7.2B Wildfire Airtanker Services Contract

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National Fire News For Thursday, August 10, 2023 - Four New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Texas and One in Louisiana

Four new large wildfires were reported on Thursday - three in Texas and one in Louisiana - while more than 10,800 personnel, supported by aircraft, grappled with 88 additional blazes burning on 546,527 acres across 12 states.

National Fire News For Thursday, August 10, 2023 - Four New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Texas and One in Louisiana

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National Fire News For Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - Six New Large Fires Were Reported, Two in Alaska and One in Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas

Currently, more than 10,500 firefighters are battling 85 large wildfires burning on 540,084 acres across 12 states, with six new large fires reported: two in Alaska and one each in Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas.

National Fire News For Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - Six New Large Fires Were Reported, Two in Alaska and One in Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas

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Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 3

Aviation Week published the third in a series of articles which take a closer look at the difficult and dangerous job of aerial firefighting, focusing on the wide variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft battling wildfires across the U.S.

Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 3

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Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 2

Aviation Week published the second in a series of articles which take a closer look at the difficult and dangerous job of aerial firefighting, focusing on the wide variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft battling wildfires across the U.S.

Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 2

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Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 1

Aviation Week published the first in a series of articles which take a closer look at the difficult and dangerous job of aerial firefighting, focusing on a wide variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft battling wildfires across the U.S.

Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 1

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Cal Fire ramping up use of nighttime helicopters ahead of peak wildfire season

CAL FIRE's Chief Helicopter Pilot discussed how the agency's pilots are practicing night operations around Folsom Lake as they utilize a growing fleet of helicopters this fire season to fight wildfires at night.

Cal Fire ramping up use of nighttime helicopters ahead of peak wildfire season

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Here’s where active wildfires are burning in the US

As wildfires continue to burn across North America from California to Canada and the Carolinas, the Chicago Tribune provided an interactive map which allows users to examine wildland blazes burning throughout the region.

Here’s where active wildfires are burning in the US

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Climate alarmists falsely claim the world is literally on fire

As wildfires continue to make headlines this summer, data from satellites revealed that, since the early 2000s when 3% of the world’s landmass caught fire, the area burned annually has actually trended downward, with a record low of 2.2% burned in 2022.

Climate alarmists falsely claim the world is literally on fire

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Northern hemisphere summer marked by heatwaves and wildfires: WMO

The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization examined a summer of extreme weather in the Northern Hemisphere, which has spawned record temperatures and wildfires that have caused devastation, dozens of casualties, and forced thousands to be evacuated in both North America and Europe.

Northern hemisphere summer marked by heatwaves and wildfires: WMO

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