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At this time in history fire was viewed as a threat to timber, an economically important natural resource. As such, the decision was made to devote public funds to fire suppression and fire prevention efforts. For example, the Forest Fire Emergency Fund Act of 1908 permitted deficit spending in the case of emergency fire situations. [3]
Black Forest Fire: Colorado: North of Colorado Springs, the Black Forest fire was a large, fast-spreading fire due to dry conditions, high heat, and restless winds. Destroyed 509 homes and left 17 homes partially damaged. As of 13 June, it became the most destructive fire in Colorado state history. [54] 2013: 1,300 acres (530 ha) Yarnell Hill ...
The fire demolished approximately 1,300 structures in its path. The Dixie Fire is known as the second-largest fire in the state's history. Government agencies spent about $540 million to fight the ...
A wildfire, forest fire, or a bushfire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of combustible vegetation. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Depending on the type of vegetation present, a wildfire may be more specifically identified as a bushfire ( in Australia ), desert fire, grass fire, hill fire, peat fire, prairie fire, vegetation fire, or ...
On May 22, 2015, the wildfire management Branch of the Alberta Government called in a forest fire on the outskirts of Cold Lake, a small city on the province’s eastern edge.The agency dispatched ...
March 5 2024 Texas wildfires [3] Range 135 Colorado: El Paso: 7,744 February 29 March 5 2024 Colorado wildfires – Reportedly human-caused. Estimated damage costs of $100,000. [3] Happy Jack Wyoming: Laramie: 6,524 March 1 July 3 2024 Wyoming wildfires – Reportedly human-caused. Estimated damage costs of $120,000. [3] Brushy Crossing Florida ...
Editor's note: This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Thursday, Jan. 16. For the latest updates on the LA fires, follow USA TODAY's live coverage for Friday, Jan. 17.. LOS ...
The Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior convened a fire policy review team to evaluate the National Park Service and Forest Service wilderness fire policies. The team reaffirmed the fundamental importance of fire’s natural role but recommended that fire management plans be strengthened by establishing clear decision criteria and ...