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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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Breckenridge concerned about logging plan
The Durango Herald - Mon Dec 7, 2:32 am ET
BRECKENRIDGE - Breckenridge town officials are concerned about the effects of a plan to cut trees killed by bark beetles. The goal is to reduce the risk of wildfire by removing the dead trees across 5,700 acres.
Breckenridge Voices Concerns Over Logging Plans
CBS4 Denver - Sun Dec 6, 1:18 pm ET
Breckenridge town officials are concerned about the effects of a plan to cut trees killed by bark beetles. The goal is to reduce the risk of wildfire by removing the dead trees over 5,700 acres. Breckenridge officials are concerned that planned clear-cuts could harm wildlife and endanger the town's water supply because of potential erosion. Town officials have outlined their concerns in a letter ...
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.
Angel Island’s holiday halo will shine again
Twin Cities Times - Sun Dec 6, 2:03 am 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.
Southern California Braces For December Storms
KESQ Palm Springs - Sat Dec 5, 11:13 pm ET
LOS ANGELES - A strong storm expected to move through Southern California is raising fears that wildfire areas may see landslides.
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.
Storms forecast for fire-scarred area
Los Angeles Daily News - Sat Dec 5, 3:26 am ET
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE — 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
Sentencing set in Bisbee blaze
The Sierra Vista Herald - Sat Dec 5, 5:19 am ET
By Jonathon Shacat Herald/Revew No descr A man convicted of misdemeanors for acting recklessly by starting the Moon Canyon wildfire in Old Bisbee last year will get sentenced in January. James “Jace” Ray was found guilty during a bench trial on Oct. 28 in Cochise County Superior Court of recklessly setting the fire and reckless burning on March 20, 2008. He was scheduled to appear in Division 6 ...
Storms forecast for fire-scarred Southern Calif.
San Diego Union-Tribune - Fri Dec 4, 7:57 pm ET
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.
Firefighting inmates at Youth Correctional Facility honored
Ventura County Star - Fri Dec 4, 10:28 pm ET
A recognition dinner this week at the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility in Camarillo started with a dream Cassandra Stansberry had nine years ago.The then-assistant superintendent of the facility wanted to find a way to honor the dozens of young inmates who every year put their lives on the line fighting the often-brutal wildfires that sweep through this region.What better way to salute the ...