Wildfires and Forest Fires

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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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Firefighters make progress against SoCal wildfire
San Diego Union-Tribune - Wed Nov 25, 4:31 am ET
Firefighters say they are making good progress against a wind-driven wildfire that is burning in the hills of Orange County.
Firefighters have contained a 900-acre wildfire in Lincoln County
Denver Post - Thu Nov 26, 2:04 pm ET
A fast-moving grass fire near Rush has been contained after consuming 900 acres in about four hours.
Wildfire breaks out in Orange County hills
CBS 47 Fresno - Wed Nov 25, 6:54 am ET
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A wind-driven wildfire has broken out in Anaheim Hills in Orange County. Fire Authority Capt. Greg McKeown says State Route 241 was ordered shut down in both directions shortly after the blaze broke out Tuesday night. Gusty winds are fanning the blaze and the area is under a red flag warning of high fire danger. McKeown says the fire is burning on the east side of the ...
Wind-driven wildfire burns 40 acres in Southern Calif., firefighters gaining ground
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Wed Nov 25, 2:19 am ET
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Firefighters say they are making good progress against a wind-driven wildfire burning in Southern California. Orange County Fire Authority spokeswoman Lynnette Round says firefighters are beginning to get a line around the blaze, which broke out Tuesday night in Anaheim Hills.
Firefighters make progress against Calif. wildfire
KPCC Pasadena - Wed Nov 25, 10:13 am ET
A firefighter stands along State Route 241 as he watches smoke rising from a wildfire near Anaheim Hills, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Fire engines were parked on the freeway as crews lay hoses amid swirling smoke and erratic winds. About 30 engines and 90 firefighters were on the scene.
Southern Calif. wildfire spreads amid strong winds
Nevada Appeal - Wed Nov 25, 7:45 am ET
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - A wind-driven wildfire broke out in the hills of Southern California Tuesday night as late season Santa Ana winds blasted down burning slopes toward homes. Gusts of wind are sending flames racing across the brush in Anaheim Hills in Orange County. The fire is burning on the east side of a roadway, which is functioning as a firebreak, Fire Authority Capt. Greg McKeown said ...
NASA Aircraft Flies California Wildfire Post-Burn Imaging Mission
SpaceRef - Tue Nov 24, 7:32 pm ET
NASA Aircraft Flies California Wildfire Post-Burn Imaging Mission
Barefoot family plans first Thanksgiving after wildfire
Florence Morning News - Tue Nov 24, 10:21 pm ET
Many along the Grand Strand are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving this week.Some residents at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach are also gearing up to celebrate their first big holiday after the April wildfires damaged many homes and destroyed many others.
The Clique: Wild Fire Grille
MLive.com - Thu Nov 19, 11:49 am ET
The food is phenomenal. Word is going to spread like wildfire. Oh, I just had to say it... Tom Firme Shrimp Cocktail: Get Some at Wild Fire Grille, Pictured are Executive Chef Jim Blake and General Manager Joseph Fragala.
Wind-driven wildfire near Anaheim is 15% contained
Long Beach Press-Telegram - Wed Nov 25, 8:25 pm ET
ANAHEIM - Santa Ana winds fanned a fire across 60 acres of Southern California hills before firefighters reduced it Wednesday to a smoldering - but still dangerous - black scar.