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 ...
Redding Fire Department seeks community input on updated fire hazard maps
The Redding Fire Department (RFD) is calling on residents to provide feedback on updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps, ...
Wildland Fire Department trains new members
It’s no secret that Southern Colorado is prone to wildfires, and the Wildland Fire Department’s firefighters don’t take a ...
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Crews contain 30-40 acre wildfire in Sevier County
Crews contained a wildfire in Sevier County, east of Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, that burned 30-40 acres of sage brush, the city of Sevierville reported.
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‘It’s bad’: How drought, lack of snowpack and federal cuts could spell wildfire disaster in NM
A new national forecast warns that above-normal wildfire risk will exist through most of New Mexico by April. Meanwhile, ...
As CT brush fires become more prevalent, proposed law aims to increase fines, improve preparedness
A proposed bill aims to address the rise in Connecticut brush fires by increasing fines and improving preparedness.
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Debris from tropical storms heightens wildfire potential across South Carolina and Georgia
South Carolina fire officials warn of increased wildfire risks due to dry conditions and storm debris. Residents are urged to clear brush and follow burn bans ...
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Thousands evacuated as Japan’s largest wildfire in 30 years burns
The Southeastern Ofunato Wildfire has burned nearly 3,000 acres, making it one of the largest fires in Japan history. Here's ...
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CAL FIRE Overhauls Wildfire Risk Maps that May Result in Stricter Rules
Researchers use models that combine how weather, topography and types of vegetation raise the risk that a fire will grow large and threaten neighborhoods. Find Firehouse.com’s full coverage of ...
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Marin fire officials assess new state hazard maps
Local leaders say the Cal Fire publication could affect the enforcement of state laws on defensible space and real estate.
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Bipartisan bill could lead to creation of a single federal wildfire service
The federal wildland firefighting force is currently split between five land management agencies – the Forest Service (under ...
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Bay Area home building in wildland-urban interface areas increases residential wildfire risk
A data analysis by the CBS News Data Team shows a growing number of Bay Area homes are facing increased wildfire risk ... in 15 years, Cal Fire also released a new fire-risk map for the Bay ...