NPS Imposes Denali Fire Ban: Yentna Blaze Burns in National Park
A wildfire burns near Denali’s Yentna Glacier, under a fire ban for all visitors. The NPS stated it’s a ‘rare’ place for a wildfire to occur.
Heavy-Lifting Drone to Help Wildland Firefighters
With the new Firefly drone, Parallel Flight Technologies improves flight time and payload capacity for safer, more efficient firefighting around the clock.
Fundraiser Helps Climbing Guides Who Lost Livelihoods in Marshall Fire
A number of drives, GoFundMes, and donation centers have been established to help victims of the Marshall Fire.
Re-Forester: Subaru Pledges 1 Million Trees to Aid Wildfire Recovery
After 2 years of successful efforts in California, Subaru will grow its Re-Foresting Project in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state.
Extreme Fire Danger Shutters All CA National Forests
Forest officials ordered the closure of California’s 19 national forests from Aug. 31 to Sept. 17. Violators face imprisonment and hefty fines.
Emergency Closure: Boundary Waters Evacuated Amid Wildfire Danger, ‘Extreme Drought’
As the Greenwood, John Elk, and Whelp Fires burn, the US Forest Service in Superior National Forest closed the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for 7+ days.
Colorado Closes National Forests, RMNP Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Fire Danger
Nearly half a million public acres in Colorado remain closed to all recreation due to wildfire activity across the state.
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Fighting Fires, Challenging Norms: Meet the Women of Wildland Firefighting
In 2017, more than 1.1 million firefighters fought some of the most destructive fires in American history. Less than 10 percent of those firefighters were women. This is their story.
Fiery Escape: Dash Cam Shows Raging Canadian Wildfire
Tense footage: Evacuating wildfire-stricken Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada.
