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Forest Fires Could Spread Pollutants

US News & World Report - Thu Dec 3, 12:16 pm ET

Chemicals bond to smoke particles, and can then be transported across great distances.

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Man Accused of Setting Deadly Wildfire Wants Quick Trial
Fox News - Wed Dec 2, 2:54 pm ET
A 28-year-old man accused of setting a deadly 2003 California wildfire that destroyed 1,000 houses wants a quick trial, and it could start next month.
Ithaca's Wildfire Lounge to feature a 'three-night stand'
The Ithaca Journal - Thu Dec 3, 12:11 am ET
Beginning tonight and continuing the next two Thursdays in December, David Hopings and Marcus DiLauro of the Jesse Walker Insiders will bring a "three-night stand" to the Wildfire Lounge.
Wildfires Don't Harm, But Benefit Yosemite National Park
The Huffington Post - Thu Dec 3, 12:00 pm ET
In Yosemite National Park, in central California, fire is viewed differently. The forest needs to burn to survive, although fire was once thought to be an enemy of the region's giant sequoia trees.
Peak 7 logging on today's Wildfire Council agenda
Summit Daily News - Wed Dec 2, 3:20 am ET
The Summit County Wildfire Council may face some worked-up citizens at its meeting today, as residents of the Peak 7 neighborhood rally to scrutinize a major forest health logging proposal. In its early stages, the plan includes large clear-cuts up the flanks of the Tenmile Range near the county subdivision. The project includes other areas around Breckenridge, but the plan for the Peak 7 area ...
Peak 7 logging on Wildfire Council agenda Wednesday
Summit Daily News - Tue Dec 1, 8:19 pm ET
The Summit County Wildfire Council may face some worked-up citizens at its Dec. 2 meeting, as residents of the Peak 7 neighborhood rally to scrutinize a major forest health logging proposal. In its early stages, the plan includes large clear cuts up the flanks of the Tenmile Range near the county subdivision. The project includes other areas around Breckenridge, but the plan for the Peak 7 area ...
Firefighters make progress against Calif. wildfire
USA Today - Mon Nov 30, 3:07 pm ET
Firefighters say they are making good progress against a wind-driven wildfire burning in Southern California.
USFS Considers Night Flying To Attack Wildfires
CBS 2 Los Angeles - Mon Nov 30, 7:10 pm ET
The U.S. Forest Service is considering allowing its aircraft to attack wildfires at night. The Forest Service typically bans its pilots from dropping water or retardant on fires at night because of safety risks.
Official: US Forest Service considers attacking wildfires by air at night
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Mon Nov 30, 6:40 pm ET
LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Forest Service says it is considering allowing its aircraft to attack wildfires at night. The Forest Service typically bans its pilots from dropping water or retardant on fires at night because of safety risks.
Inspector general finds no fault with Forest Service workers in deaths of 5 firefighters
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Thu Dec 3, 4:10 pm ET
WASHINGTON - Federal investigators have found no misconduct by U.S. Forest Service personnel in the deaths of five firefighters in a massive 2006 California wildfire.
Victims Of Spring Wildfires Get Donated Homes
KAUZ Wichita Falls - Mon Nov 30, 11:39 pm ET
Five families have a home to call their own now, after devastating wildfires took that away from them back in April.