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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 ...
Storms forecast for fire-scarred Southern Calif.
The San Francisco Examiner - 14 minutes ago
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CALIF. — Two storms appeared to be on course Friday to hit Southern California next week with potentially heavy rainfall that could unleash floods of mud and debris-laden water from wildfire burn areas into adjacent communities.
Angel Island to shine again
Sausalito Marin Scope - 54 minutes ago
Rising from the ashes phoenix-like after the massive wildfire of October ’08, lights will once again shine forth from the top of Angel Island this holiday season.
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.
Network of cameras and high-speed connections could provide real-time data stream for Lake Tahoe Basin scientists
Tahoe Daily Tribune - Fri Dec 4, 2:17 pm ET
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Imagine a bird's eye-view of Tahoe on a sunny summer day - a wide expanse of blue speckled with boats. Imagine that same view, but over an area of stream-zone restoration as it morphs over time. Now imagine how the view would look in the case of a catastrophic wildfire, watching how the speed and direction of the wind influences the flames' path. Scientist have tried ...
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.