Forest Service Layoffs and Frozen Funds Increase the Risk From Wildfires
The Trump administration’s decision to fire 3,400 workers and pause funds used for wildfire prevention comes as wildfires are ...
The Hindu7d
Addressing the growing threat of forest fires
According to the Forest Survey of India, more than 36% of the country’s forest cover is prone to fire. An analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water states that there has been a 10 ...
Mongabay on MSN2d
After LA, fire crisis reaches Latin America — from Mexico to Argentina
As Los Angeles faced unprecedented fires razing entire neighborhoods in late January, Latin America was not spared either. In ...
Indiatimes26d
Authorities issue forest fire warning for Kashmir in the coming week
The authorities also asked the people to stay alert, avoid flames and report any sign of fire promptly. The field staff, forest workers and emergency responders were directed to be on high alert.
Global Times5d
China fills technological gap with first large-scale intelligent forest fire rescue training facility
China's first large-scale intelligent forest fire rescue and emergency response training facility, constructed by a research institute under the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT ...
Science Daily2d
Fewer forest fires burn in North America today than in the past--and that's a bad thing
Fewer wildfires burn in North American forests today than in previous centuries, increasing the risk of more severe wildfires, according to research published in Nature Communications. The findings ...
The St. Lucie News-Tribune on MSN10d
Martin County brush fire now 100% contained, Florida Forest Service says
Martin County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service fought the fire with help from water drops by a Martin County Sheriff's Office helicopter.
The Florida Times-Union8d
Feds: 'Sovereign citizen' charged with arson said he had right to set fire in Florida forest
A Jacksonville Beach man is facing federal arson charges over a fire in the Osceola National Forest that a federal agent said the man insisted he was free to start. Justin Sorci, 41, was indicted ...
Politico6d
Forest Service fires 3,400 people after ‘deferred resignation’ deadline passes
The U.S. Forest Service will fire roughly 3,400 federal employees across every level of the agency beginning Thursday, according to two people familiar with the plans. The move targets employees ...
What it’s like for Californians caught in the Patagonia forest fires
A journalist from California is caught in the wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina, at the same time L.A. faces the same ...
The Straits Times22d
Forest fire in Thailand threatens Asia’s largest bird park
Over 20 fire trucks battled to save Chainat Bird Park ... Montriwat urged the public to assist the authorities in tackling forest fires and air pollution by enforcing the law against agricultural ...
KTLA28d
Equipment stolen from U.S. Forest Service strike team during Southern California windstorm
(KTLA) – Federal investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating two men who were seen on surveillance cameras breaking into a U.S. Forest Service vehicle and stealing critical fire ...