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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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Peak 7 logging on today's Wildfire Council agenda
Summit Daily News - Wed Dec 2, 2:19 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, 7:48 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 ...
USFS considers night flying to attack wildfires
The San Francisco Examiner - Mon Nov 30, 6:39 pm ET
LOS ANGELES — 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.
Man accused of deadly Calif. fire wants fast trial
AP via Yahoo! News - Wed Dec 2, 1:32 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.
Holiday halo returns to Angel Island
Mill Valley Herald - Thu Dec 3, 5:41 pm ET
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.
Angel Island to shine again
Sausalito Marin Scope - Thu Dec 3, 3:32 pm ET
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.
Angel Island’s holiday halo will shine again
Twin Cities Times - Thu Dec 3, 2:12 pm ET
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.
Angel Island to shine again
Sausalito Marin Scope - Thu Dec 3, 2:02 pm ET
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.
LA-area mountain road closed by wildfire reopens
The San Francisco Examiner - Mon Nov 30, 2:39 pm ET
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CALIF. — A 40-mile stretch of road through the San Gabriel Mountains has reopened after being closed since August by a massive wildfire.
Man accused of deadly Calif. fire wants fast trial
Boston Globe - Wed Dec 2, 2:04 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.