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In seven of the past 10 years, wildland fires have produced the
In seven of the past 10 years, wildland fires have produced the largest direct property loss fires in the U.S. Five of those have resulted in more tha...

Recent statistics point to an average of 10,000 lightning-caused
Recent statistics point to an average of 10,000 lightning-caused fires each year. New research from UC Berkeley points to a future where lightning str...

Several Public Information Officer (PIO) training opportunities
Several Public Information Officer (PIO) training opportunities are available on the western slope in January 2015. Basic Public Information Officer...

BLM Plans Pile Burns to Reduce Hazardous Fuels GUNNISON, Colo.
BLM Plans Pile Burns to Reduce Hazardous Fuels GUNNISON, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Gunnison Field Office plans to begin burning sla...

Fire crews are on scene of a wildfire located in the Escalante
Fire crews are on scene of a wildfire located in the Escalante State Wildlife Area. The Cactus Gulch Fire is approximately 1.5 acres at this time. Acc...

From NATIONAL WILDFIRE COORDINATING GROUP (NWCG): “A Week to
From NATIONAL WILDFIRE COORDINATING GROUP (NWCG): “A Week to Remember, Reflect and Learn” June 30-July 6, 2014 This summer, the interagency wild...