Major U.S. partnership aims to use fuel-break network to protect California forests from fires
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces with Sierra Pacific Industries, a major ...
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New Cal Fire maps show a 'drastic’ reduction of Oakland's fire hazard zone. Here's what that means
In new fire hazard severity maps released last week by state fire officials, Oakland saw a significant reduction in its “very ...
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New Cal Fire wildfire risk maps prompt updated safety measures
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) recently released new fire hazard severity zone maps for ...
Cal Fire rolls out new fire hazard maps for Central California. Up next: L.A.
Cal Fire added over 1.2 million acres in Central California to its fire hazard severity zones. New maps for Southern ...
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California isn't clearing forests fast enough to tame wildfires
To reduce the growing risk of intense wildfires, California is cutting and burning the areas that fuel them – but these ...
Wildfires burn across Carolinas as season peaks. What's ahead as Helene's impact comes into focus?
A wildfire near Myrtle Beach is one of many to strike NC and SC as drought, low humidity and high winds challenge fire crews ...
Federal officials in Southern California charge 3 people for allegedly committing fraud for wildfire relief benefits
Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally told reporters three individuals are charged with allegedly making false claims to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
California delegation pushes for Los Angeles County wildfire aid
California’s congressional delegation urged Congress to approve federal funding to support recovery efforts after the Los Angeles County wildfires devastated communities across the Southern ...
An audit found California was unprepared to help vulnerable people in a fire. Five years later, lawmakers finally talk about it
California lawmakers revisit a state audit that found California was unprepared to help people with disabilities escape wildfires.
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Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness: A Workshop
California and other wildfire-prone western states have experienced ... be informed by ongoing and related activities by the California Department of Health, the California Environmental Protection ...
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California Wildfires
By Jesus JiménezAdam Nagourney and Shawn Hubler See the latest extent of the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area. By Camille BakerWilliam B. DavisMadison DongZach LevittJoey K.
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California Wildfires
Southern California took stock on Friday of the damage from an intense bout of rain. Among the most dramatic scenes: a Fire Department vehicle that was swept to the sea. After a wildfire ...