Winter Increases Risk Of Wildfires
WCTV Tallahassee - Tue Dec 8, 2:21 pm ETThe winter months often bring seasonal weather changes that can directly affect the wildfire risk in our area.
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The winter months often bring seasonal weather changes that can directly affect the wildfire risk in our area.
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.
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 ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California could be hit by a series of storms next week, raising concern in communities below mountains and hills burned bare by wildfires. The National Weather Service says the exact tracks of the storms and rainfall amounts are still uncertain but it is likely that rain will fall over the region on Monday, and possibly through Thursday. There's also a possibility of ...
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 say they are making good progress against a wind-driven wildfire burning in Southern California.
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 ...
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.
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.
Five families have a home to call their own now, after devastating wildfires took that away from them back in April.
Sen. Tom Udall says New Mexico ranchers and livestock producers who suffered from droughts and wildfires in 2008 should apply for federal aid before Dec. 10.