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Rising winds could spread wildfire near Redington (AZ)
posted: May 14, 2003
by Jon Robinson
Gusty winds predicted today may hamper nearly 50 firefighters battling a 153-acre wildland fire that had threatened three ranch buildings near Redington.
Colorado fire season looks to be mild
posted: May 12, 2003
by Jon Robinson (Webmaster)
The upcoming Colorado fire season looks to be relatively mild due to a fair amount of precipitation so far this year.
Outside Magazine article calls for end of Smokejumping
posted: May 11, 2003
by Mark Klinger
An article published in this month's Outside magazine calls for the elimination of all smokejumper bases.
Environmentalists say they may sue over fire retardant practices
posted: May 09, 2003
by Jon Robinson (webmaster)
An environmental group has warned the U.S. Forest Service that it intends to sue unless the agency comes into compliance with environmental laws covering the use of fire retardant while fighting wildfires.
Wildfire bill stirs local opposition
posted: May 05, 2003
by Jon Robinson (webmaster)
The Healthy Forest Restoration Act, whose drafters say is aimed at stemming the destruction caused by wildfires, is winning support in Washington D.C. But Eagle County's congressman, Boulder Democrat Mark Udall, says it leaves homeowners vulnerable and "unnecessarily guts important environmental laws."
Judge Halts Restoration Work on the Lolo National Forest
posted: May 03, 2003
by Chris Sorensen
According to the Missoulian Federal Judge Don Molloy has halted logging of burned areas and restoration work in areas of the Lolo National Forest burned in 2000.
2003 Air Tanker Assignments
posted: May 02, 2003
by Chris Sorensen
A partial list of the 2003 Air Tanker Assignments
Wildfire Debate Sweeps Through Congress
posted: May 01, 2003
by Jon Robinson (webmaster)
The House Resources Committee approved a wildfire plan today that supporters say will return forest management to people who know the forests and reduce the threat of wildfires
Fire Experts Expect Dry Season
posted: April 25, 2003
by Jon Robinson (webmaster)
FAIRBANKS -- Alaska fire officials are worried that wildland fire season could come early to the Interior unless nature cooperates with a healthy dumping of snow or rain in the coming month.
Wyoming Firefighter Will Get Day in Court
posted: April 22, 2003
by Chris Sorensen
In a case that is becoming all too familar in the West, a Wyoming Firefighter is going to court over his right to free speech.