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Wildfires continue to burn in Chelan County; Blewett Pass remains closed
Wildfires continue to challenge crews in Chelan County, with the Lower Sugarloaf Fire consuming 39,000 acres and reaching 48% containment. The 7% contained Labor Mountain Fire remains active, forcing ...
The Spokesman-Review
Why less land has burned in much of the West this year
Ahead of this year’s typical fire season, western states braced for the worst. Last year’s drawn-out heat waves and dry weather sparked numerous conflagrations in the region that put the country on ...
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Wildfires ravage over 237K acres across Washington, threatening homes and highways
CHELAN COUNTY, Wash — Wildfires across Washington state have burned more than 237,000 acres and counting, with 11 major fires currently burning. The Labor Mountain Fire, burning in and around Highway ...
The New York Times
Post-Fire Debris Flow Risk Rising in a Changing Climate
Research in the U.S. Southwest could expand lifesaving efforts for hazards that follow wildfires across the globe. Students and researchers assisted Luke McGuire, left, a geology professor at the ...
Los Angeles Times
Here’s what the government shutdown means for wildfires, weather and disaster response
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The shutdown of the U.S. government has brought nonessential work to a halt across the country as thousands of ...
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Highland summit to tackle devastating impact of wildfires
A multi-agency meeting will be held in the Highlands later to look at the devastating impact of recent wildfires in Scotland. It follows a series of blazes at Carrbridge and Dava in the Cairngorms ...
The Washington Post
How Indigenous practices can help protect forests
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. As wildfires intensify and pose a growing risk in the American West ...