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Winter Increases Risk Of Wildfires

WCTV Tallahassee - Tue Dec 8, 2:21 pm ET

The winter months often bring seasonal weather changes that can directly affect the wildfire risk in our area.

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Network of cameras and high-speed connections could provide real-time data stream for Lake Tahoe Basin scientists
Tahoe Daily Tribune - Fri Dec 4, 12:15 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
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’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.
MV to consider medical marijuana dispensary moratorium
Telluride Daily Planet - Wed Dec 2, 9:35 am ET
Medical marijuana dispensaries are spreading across Colorado like wildfire, and one of the next venues may be Mountain Village.
MV to consider medical marijuana dispensary moratorium
Telluride Daily Planet - Tue Dec 1, 9:35 am ET
Medical marijuana dispensaries are spreading across Colorado like wildfire, and one of the next venues may be Mountain Village.
Portion of Angeles Crest Highway reopens after Station Fire closure
Los Angeles Daily News - Mon Nov 30, 2:16 pm ET
A 40-mile stretch of road through the San Gabriel Mountains has reopened after being closed since August by a massive wildfire.