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  • Published on 05:26 GMT

    Insitu's ScanEagle UAS Proves Effective as a Wildfire Suppression Resource

    BINGEN, Washington, Aug. 21, 2018 — (PRNewswire) —  Insitu, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company has been helping firefighters on wildfires in Oregon, providing information for fire suppression activities via its data collection, analysis and …

    Source: giscafe.com
  • Published on Aug 20, 2018

    Wildfire smoke 'has posed quite a challenge to our aircraft,' B.C. firefighters say

    The thick smoke that's blanketed much of B.C. in recent days has grounded firefighting aircraft and made it difficult to detect new wildfires, officials say. Kyla Fraser, a public information officer with the B.C. Wildfire Service, said that despite a …

    Source: CBC
  • Published on Aug 20, 2018

    B.C. Wildfires 2018: Thick smoke grounds firefighting aircraft

    The thick smoke that's blanketed much of B.C. in recent days has grounded firefighting aircraft and made it difficult to detect new wildfires, officials say. Kyla Fraser, a public information officer with the B.C. Wildfire Service, said that despite a …

    Source: CBC
  • Published on Aug 19, 2018

    Want to know where smoke from California’s wildfires is headed? This website makes it easy

    As the most massive wildfires in the state’s history continue to burn, I have received quite a few inquiries about smoke plumes and how you can track them. Meteorologists, air quality resource managers, first responders and members of the public have …

    Source: San Luis Obispo Telegram
  • Published on Aug 17, 2018

    Western States Politicians Focus on Wildfire Risks at Lake Tahoe Summit

    The large and deadly wildfires burning in California post a stark reminder of the risk that fires pose to the Lake Tahoe Basin, Nevada and California politicians said at a recent summit. Officials at the annual Tahoe Summit described their efforts to …

    Source: ClaimsJournal.com
  • Published on Aug 17, 2018

    Fire lookouts span eras, stay crucial in spotting wildfires

    BOISE, Idaho — Fire-lookout towers perched atop remote, craggy peaks across the U.S. West may seem like quaint reminders of an era before satellites, smartphones and jet-propelled air tankers. Indeed, some of the structures are more than 100 years old. …

    Source: Daily Reporter
  • Published on Aug 10, 2018

    Church Mutual, Church & Casualty Pilot Wildfire Loss Prevention Program in California

    Church Mutual Insurance Company and Church & Casualty Insurance Agency have launched CM Wildfire Solutions, a no-cost, multifaceted program to keep customers and their property safe from the devastation of wildfires. CM Wildfire Solutions is being …

    Source: Insurancejournal
  • Published on Aug 10, 2018

    Romney Says Early Detection, Logging Could Stop Wildfires

    As wildfires ravage the U.S. West, Republican Senate candidate Mitt Romney has called for more logging and a high-tech early detection system in a plan that was met with some skepticism. Romney, a candidate in Utah, said in an essay that more logging …

    Source: ClaimsJournal.com
  • Published on Aug 9, 2018

    Mitt Romney says the government should do more to prevent and respond to wildfires caused by ‘climate realities.’ His ...

    As wildfires tear through much of the West, Senate candidate Mitt Romney sees an “unarguable” failure by government to do its main job: secure life, liberty and property. In an essay posted on Romney’s campaign website, the former Massachusetts governor …

    Source: Now Salt Lake
  • Published on Aug 8, 2018

    Romney calls for early-detection, logging to stop wildfires

    SALT LAKE CITY — Mitt Romney is calling for a high-tech early detection system and more logging to prevent wildfires ravaging the U.S. West. The U.S. Senate candidate in Utah said in an essay Tuesday the government can do more to prevent fires there and …

    Source: The Republic
  • Published on Aug 6, 2018

    ‘No one expected a fire tornado.’ Jerry Brown says wildfires are going to get expensive.

    At least six people dead. More than 1,000 homes leveled and another 17,000 under threat. Nearly 13,000 firefighters, from as far away as Florida and Maine to Australia and New Zealand, battling ferocious wildfires burning across California. California …

    Source: The Sacramento Bee
  • Published on Aug 1, 2018

    More intense wildfires to become the norm, ecologist predicts

    An ecologist at Guelph University says she believes wildfires raging across North America and beyond are a sign of things to come. "These fires are burning more intensely," said Merritt Turetsky, a member of the school's integrative biology …

    Source: CBC
  • Published on Jul 31, 2018

    Crews battle small wildfire west of Lolo

    LOLO – Crews are battling a small wildfire that’s burning west of Lolo. The lightning-sparked Lee Creek Fire has burned approximately one acre near the Lee Creek Campground in the Lolo Creek Drainage. The Lolo National Forest reports the blaze was spotted …

    Source: KTVH
  • Published on Jul 26, 2018

    Decades Old Fire Lookouts Remain Crucial in Spotting Wildfires

    Fire-lookout towers perched atop remote, craggy peaks across the U.S. West may seem like quaint reminders of an era before satellites, smartphones and jet-propelled air tankers. Indeed, some of the structures are more than 100 years old. But with their …

    Source: ClaimsJournal.com
  • Published on Jul 25, 2018

    Banff and Parks Canada work together on wildfire training

    More than 30 personnel from the Banff Fire Department and Parks Canada gathered in town for wildfire training Tuesday (July 24) night. The joint exercise is typical for fire season — the training simulates encroaching wildfire in a residential area …

    Source: Bow Valley Crag and Canyon
  • Published on Jul 25, 2018

    Banff and Parks Canada work cooperatively together on wildfire training

    More than 30 personnel from the Banff Fire Department and Parks Canada gathered in town for wildfire training Tuesday (July 24) night. The joint exercise is typical for fire season — the training simulates encroaching wildfire in a residential area …

    Source: Bow Valley Crag and Canyon
  • Published on Jul 18, 2018

    Close to Home: Putting victims first in wildfire legislation

    When asked by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon if I would be willing to join the legislative Wildfire Preparedness and Response Conference Committee, of course I said yes. After all, the district I represent suffered the most — the most lives lost, the …

    Source: The Santa Rosa Press Democrat
  • Published on Jul 17, 2018

    Heller announces funding for Tahoe-area wildfire cameras

    LAS VEGAS — The U.S. government is sending $226,000 to Nevada for cameras to help detect and monitor wildfires near Lake Tahoe. Sen. Dean Heller’s Office announced the funding for the AlertTahoe program Tuesday morning that will allow cameras to be …

    Source: The Republic
  • Published on Jun 9, 2018

    Cal Fire releases cause of 12 North Bay wildfires

    MENDOCINO, Calif. (KGO) -- Cal Fire made an announcement Friday determining the cause of nearly all of the North Bay Wildfires, which broke out on October 8, 2017 and burned more than 200,000 acres and claimed 44 lives. On Friday, Cal Fire said 12 of the …

    Source: KGO
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