Friday, March 31, 2017
Deputy, Firefighter Injured in Blaze; Man Arrested for Starting Fires
Firefighters were mopping up hot spots of a wildfire that was deliberately set by a fleeing suspect less than a mile from Mojave Narrows in Southern California's Apple Valley.
Deputy, Firefighter Injured in Blaze; Man Arrested for Starting Fires
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Thursday, March 30, 2017
‘Modest’ rise in hospitalization due to future wildfires
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Yale University warned that more people will suffer from serious respiratory problems due to exposure to wildfire smoke as fires worsen in the future due to climate change.
‘Modest’ rise in hospitalization due to future wildfires
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Wildfire contained in western North Carolina
USFS officials reported that the White Creek Fire, which has burned nearly 9 sq miles near Shortoff Mountain in the Pisgah National Forest, has finally been contained after 1 inch of rainfall.
Wildfire contained in western North Carolina
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Weather Conditions to Heighten Risk of Wildfires in Arizona
The National Weather Service is forecasting strong winds and low humidity in the southwestern desert areas and along the Colorado River, heightening the wildfire danger today.
Weather Conditions to Heighten Risk of Wildfires in Arizona
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Monday, March 27, 2017
Two 18-year-olds accused of starting Jefferson County wildfire by lighting fireworks during fire ban
A pair of teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of igniting a 7-acre wildfire which burned an outbuilding, a storage unit and two vehicles in Jefferson County last Wednesday by lighting fireworks along U.S. 285 during a fire ban.
Two 18-year-olds accused of starting Jefferson County wildfire by lighting fireworks during fire ban
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Friday, March 24, 2017
Elevated wildfire risk to grip central US into April as winds howl, drought worsens
The National Interagency Fire Center indicated that the risk of wildfires over the southern High Plains will continue into April, as abnormally dry to extreme drought conditions persist across the region.
Elevated wildfire risk to grip central US into April as winds howl, drought worsens
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Thursday, March 23, 2017
Firefighters to get more training ahead of wildfire season
More than 100 firefighters from over two dozen departments are getting a refresher course on wildland firefighting in the Tonto National Forest outside of Flagstaff ahead of the official start of fire season.
Firefighters to get more training ahead of wildfire season
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Wildfire-affected ranchers to get $6 million from feds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set aside $6 million to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the recent wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Wildfire-affected ranchers to get $6 million from feds
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017
U.S. sees furious start to the wildfire season
The National Interagency Fire Center reported that wildfires have charred 2 million acres across the U.S. so far this year, roughly 10 times the average and also the most acres burned as of mid-March since 2006.
U.S. sees furious start to the wildfire season
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Monday, March 20, 2017
Large wildfire in Mecca closes street
Riverside County Fire Department and the California Highway Patrol grappled with a large wildfire on the outskirts of the Southern California desert community of Mecca Sunday night.
Large wildfire in Mecca closes street
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Friday, March 17, 2017
Ranchers Survey Painful Losses After Deadly Wildfires
A photo spread shows the devastation caused by wildfires in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas last week.
Ranchers Survey Painful Losses After Deadly Wildfires
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Thursday, March 16, 2017
Wildfire Academy 031517
The Arizona Department of Forestry & Fire Management held an Arizona Wildfire Academy field day in Prescott yesterday, providing essential training for wildland firefighters preparing for what could be a busy fire season.
Wildfire Academy 031517
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Cattle Auctions Help Raise Money for Wildfire Victims
Fundraising efforts by local livestock auctions and bull sales are already underway to aid producers in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado impacted by wildfires that have scorched hundreds of thousands of acres.
Cattle Auctions Help Raise Money for Wildfire Victims
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Monday, March 13, 2017
4 Governors Seek Grazing Assistance Because Of Wildfires
The governors of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico sent a letter to the acting Secretary of Agriculture seeking temporary suspension of the Conservation Reserve Program in order to provide more land for grazing to farmers and ranchers after wildfires scorched more than 2,300 square miles in the four states.
4 Governors Seek Grazing Assistance Because Of Wildfires
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Friday, March 10, 2017
Livestock Losses Mount After Wildfires
Cattle ranches across Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas have suffered substantial losses in both livestock, fencing, and pastureland due to wildfires that have scorched nearly 1 million acres.
Livestock Losses Mount After Wildfires
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Thursday, March 9, 2017
Record Wildfires in Southern Plains Could Keep Growing Through Weekend
Military helicopters were deployed Wednesday to help battle wildfires raging across more than a million and a half acres of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, where at least six people are confirmed to have been killed.
Record Wildfires in Southern Plains Could Keep Growing Through Weekend
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Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Eastern Plains wildfire now 80 percent contained, 4 homes, multiple cattle lost
A 30,000-acre wildfire near the town of Haxtun which torched four homes, killing livestock and destroying farm equipment, is now 80% contained.
Eastern Plains wildfire now 80 percent contained, 4 homes, multiple cattle lost
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Wildfires burn across the Midwest, Colorado and Florida
Numerous wildfires are scorching thousands of acres stretching from Colorado and the Midwest all the way down to Florida due to a combination of warm temperatures, dry conditions, and wind.
Wildfires burn across the Midwest, Colorado and Florida
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Monday, March 6, 2017
This is what caused the Pilot fire near Silverwood Lake 8 months ago
The San Bernardino National Forest Service spokesman revealed that an auto accident was the cause of the 8,000-acre Pilot Fire, which burned everything in its path for more than a week in 2016.
This is what caused the Pilot fire near Silverwood Lake 8 months ago
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Friday, March 3, 2017
March 2017 Newsletter
Wildfire NOTD subscriber Stacey Frederick, Program Coordinator at California Fire Science Consortium, sent along their March newsletter.
March 2017 Newsletter
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
Ventura County Engineer's Academy Training With DRAFTS
Wildfire NOTD subscriber Rich Sauer, a Fire Captain at Ventura County Fire Department, reported that Ventura County Fire had purchased two water-conserving units called DRAFTS - Direct Recycling Apparatus Firefighter Training System - which they are currently using in their 3 week Engineer's Training Academy, offering the following comments: "Every department should have them. They inspire in many ways. 1. Return to pumping and training 2. Saving tens of millions of gallons every year."
Ventura County Engineer's Academy Training With DRAFTS
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Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Wildfire Burning In Southern Colorado Contained
Rain and snow helped firefighters contain the 5 sq mile Milne Fire, which forced the evacuations of homes near the small community of Hanover, about 10 miles east of Fountain.
Wildfire Burning In Southern Colorado Contained
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