Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
Fire-focused federal programs face closures, furloughs and funding gaps as essential disaster response continues
The U.S. Forest Service is delaying prevention grants, while FEMA and the National Weather Service trim services and warn of funding gaps
Contingency plans from the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management outline which fire operations will continue during funding lapse
“It’s pretty much going to shut burning down at any level significant to what needs to take place,” said Bill Tripp with the Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources
“We have all hands on deck,” fire spokesperson Chris Valenzuela said as the Mosquito Fire raged, storms were forecast and evacuation orders remained
The Mosquito Fire spread to nearly 73 square miles and is 10% contained, CAL FIRE said
The pilot and two others sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a trauma center
Residents of mountain communities have had to flee as a heat wave strains the state power grid and moisture from a tropical storm threatens to bring floods
Already burning wildfires could worsen, or new blazes could spark in the next three days in Oregon as high winds and rising temperatures increase fire risk
The fatal fire has scorched about 18,657 acres, prompted expanded evacuations and the doubling of resources
One firefighter hurt in the Fresno County wildfire remains hospitalized
Two women died in NorCal’s Mill Fire, now 55% contained, and two civilians were killed in SoCal’s Fairview Fire, just 5% contained
Crews spent much of their overnight efforts extinguishing hotspots and strengthening the containment line around the Route Fire in Castaic
“The folks out there are just taking a beating,” said LACoFD Deputy Chief Thomas Ewald, who said he expects more injuries due to the current conditions
The state’s OES and military department partnership seeks to strengthen California’s ability to quickly respond to climate-driven disasters
Speaking to a room of chief and company officers, Dr. Moore-Merrell outlined a plan to track suicides, attack wildfires and refocus data-gathering
The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire burned more than 530 square miles of the Rocky Mountain foothills and destroyed hundreds of homes
This August about 1,670 inmates are in fire camps, including staff like cooks and laundry workers, down about 40% from August 2019
Crews are battling dozens of blazes in southern Oregon following more than 200 lightning strikes
Collin Hagan, a firefighter with the Craig Interagency Hotshot Crew, was battling the Big Swamp Fire near Lemolo Lake
Hundreds of LACoFD firefighters were working the two-alarm Sam Fire on the ground and in the air
Citizens in a private boat helped the injured pilot get to shore
Former L.A. County Fire Chief Daryl Osby said the denial could jeopardize the minimum supply needed to support flow requirements to fight fires
Kathy Shoopman, 73, a veteran wildfire lookout who was known for her pinpoint accuracy, was killed on July 29
After five days of no containment, crews at California’s McKinney Fire kept it 10% surrounded and were carving firebreaks around much of the rest of the blaze
The bill includes annual pay adjustments, a disability annuity, hazard pay, and seven days of paid mental health leave
One firefighter at the Colony Fire suffered burns on his arms and face and was flown to the Parkland Hospital Burn Unit in Dallas
Firefighters responding to the Springville Fire on Monday encountered a man with a dog who told them he’d started the blaze
Firefighting crews worked to keep the McKinney Fire from moving into the town of Yreka
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, making it possible for resources from other states to assist crews with the McKinney Fire
Dozens more firefighters are working the Chalk Mountain Fire; the Possum Kingdom Lake fire is largely contained
Nearly 3,000 firefighters are battling the Oak Fire, which has destroyed 41 homes and other buildings near the national park
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