Drill Yields Many Lessons Jul 3, 2008
LifecareEMS paramedics and EMTs, Forest Fire Department, Forest Police Department and the Scott County Sheriff's Department responded as participants ... Forest Fire Chief Jason Tillman said he was also pleased with the drill. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
2000 residents evacuated from northern Sask. Jul 3, 2008
Over 170 U of R residence beds occupied by forest fire evacuees ... As of Wednesday afternoon, forest fires in northern Saskatchewan sent about 2,000 residents from Stony Rapids, Sandy Bay, Pelican Narrows, Black Lake, Uranium City and Deschambault Lake to Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina, said Trish Alcorn, director of communications and public education with Social Services. (Canada.com)
Wildfire near Lytton, BC continues to grow Jul 3, 2008
This map shows the location of a forest fire on Jackass Mountain near Lytton, B.C., July 2, 2008. A map, showing the areas of British Columbia where forest fires are most likely to occur, July 2008 ... A forest fire, which has forced the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway in both directions south of Lytton, B.C. continues to grow. (CTV British Columbia)
Let freedom ring: Music for the Fourth Jul 3, 2008
One possible choice is Wildfire, inspired by the Rodeo-Chediski Fire of 2002, the worst forest fire in Arizona history. He also may include a fairly new song, I m Home, which is rapidly becoming a favorite among his fans. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Politics blog: Is McCain's service record fair game? Jul 2, 2008
McCain had nothing to do with the infamous 'Forestal Forest Fire. McCain was offered the chance to go home, and he refused to return before other POWs who had been captured earlier, for which he was beaten. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
'There are more reasons than ever to celebrate our country': Harper Jul 2, 2008
A forest fire near Lytton, B.C., grew to 60 hectares and forced the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway due to falling debris from burned trees, fire officials said Tuesday. Staff at the Vancouver Aquarium are mourning the loss of a male Steller sea lion that died Tuesday morning after battling with cancer. (CBC.ca)
What Hit Siberia 100 Years Ago? Tunguska Event Still Puzzles Scientists Jul 2, 2008
5, 2007) Catastrophic forest fire outbreaks in Siberia are happening more frequently because of climate change, new research suggests. In Central Siberia alone, fires have destroyed 38 000 square kilometers. (Science Daily)
ESA Satellite Assesses Damage Of Norway's Largest Fire Jul 2, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 1, 2008) Following the extremely hot weather conditions hitting Europe, Norway experienced its biggest forest fire in the last half century earlier this month ... (July 2, 2003) Satellite data are used for compiling forest fire risk indices as well as damage mapping, but rapid provision of fine-resolution data has so far not been used in operational fire fighting ... 19, 2002) Even before a forest fire is out, federal land management agencies must assess burn damage and move... (Science Daily)
Forest fire doubles in size near Lytton Jul 2, 2008
FRASER CANYON - Sixty people are battling a 100-hectare forest fire at the base of Jackass Mountain that has closed off Highway 1 near Lytton ... Anyone who sees a forest fire start should avoid calling 911 as it ties up their lines. (Vancouver Sun)
National Guard to help fight Northern California wildfires Jul 2, 2008
The dark area in the lower right is a previous forest fire ... The dark area in the lower right is a previous forest fire. (Los Angeles Times)
New fire discovered in Sierra National Forest Jul 2, 2008
Helicopters lifted 40 federal firefighters Tuesday into the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area west of Mammoth Pool to attack a newly discovered lightning-sparked forest fire ... Meanwhile, on Tuesday, 100 Sierra National Forest firefighters were using hand tools and helicopter-lifted water pumps to put the final quarter-mile of containment line around the 350-acre Star fire, eight miles from Wawona in Yosemite National Park. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Heavy winds could hinder fire fighting efforts near Lytton Jul 1, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA - A forest fire is growing at the base of Jackass Mountain, about 20 kilometres south of Lytton, where temperatures have reached a record high of 40 C on Sunday and Monday. Fire crews set up a containment line along the Trans Canada Highway, and the road remains closed in both directions within eight kilometres in of the Jackass Mountain Summit. (Vancouver Sun)
Forest fire drives residents from Saskatchewan town Jul 1, 2008
About 200 people are being removed from a second Saskatchewan community because of health concerns over smoke from a forest fire. Judy Orthner with Saskatchewan's public safety department, said the mayor of Sandy Bay, near the Manitoba boundary, has asked that elderly and sick residents be flown out for health reasons. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Firefighters improve after lightning strike Jul 1, 2008
Eight firefighters struck by lightning while battling a forest fire Saturday are continuing their recovery process. Firefighters from the North Carolina Forest Service, prearranged fire crews and bridge crews from Morganton were taking a break from fighting a fire in the Buffalo Cove area of Caldwell County Saturday afternoon when a strike hit a tree snag and traveled underground toward them. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Forest fire burning near Crown King Jun 30, 2008
Barbara Woodward described the area of Crown King on Sunday afternoon "like a war zone" as residents and vacationers in the remote mountain community north of the Valley were evacuated because of a human-caused forest fire. Woodward, a full-time resident and owner of Bradshaw Mountain Guest Ranch, headed with her husband, Dan, her two cats and dog toward Phoenix to their townhouse for refuge. (AZCentral)
Rights commission dismisses complaint against Maclean's Jun 30, 2008
Charges related to this month's forest fire in Nova Scotia's Porters Lake area are expected to be laid next week, according to the province's department of natural resources. For the first time, members of Canada's Armed Forces represented the military in Toronto's annual Gay Pride Parade, held Sunday. (CBC.ca)
Whats Really Up With North Pole Sea Ice? Jun 29, 2008
I think that we need to be resposible with our enviorment, but to say that the artic is melting away would be the same as saying that because we have a forest fire one year that we are loosing our forests and must stop harvesting firewood. JUst my thoughts. (New York Times)
Arson ruled out in man-made Nova Scotia fire Jun 29, 2008
HALIFAX The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources says charges are pending in a forest fire that forced the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes outside Halifax two weeks ago. Spokesman Tim Conrad says the charges will be laid under the province's Forestry Act in connection with the blaze in the Porters Lake area. (Globe and Mail)
Police reports Jun 28, 2008
There was a call about a forest fire west of town. A resident of the area was called and he said it was a controlled burn. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Thyroid problems Jun 28, 2008
"Hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid is actually making too much thyroid hormone. I tell my patients, it's like a forest fire in California, burning everything up, "explains Smith, who just recently found out she suffered from this issue. It took almost a year for her to figure it out since she had no family history to worry about, and most thyroid problems are usually genetic, even though she displayed all the classic symptoms. (CNN -- Health)
Pine beetle proves resilient to winter wallop Jun 28, 2008
"Parker Hogan, director of public affairs for the Alberta Forest Products Association, compared the situation to a raging forest fire that has stalled, giving firefighters a breather. "We're just going to have work harder," he said. "This is not the time to take our foot off the accelerator. We need to take this opportunity, especially in northern Alberta. (Canada.com)
Calif. Wildfire Closes In On Big Sur Jun 27, 2008
In central New Mexico, meanwhile, Torrance County sheriff's deputies on Thursday urged people to evacuate an area northeast of where a forest fire in the Manzano Mountains has already led to the voluntary evacuations of about 350 people. Forest officials could not immediately say how many people were included in the lastest voluntary evacuation. (CBS News -- US)
Wildfire triggers Athens blackout Jun 26, 2008
A large forest fire on the outskirts of the Greek capital, Athens, has caused power cuts and sent smoke billowing over the city. The fire started in Glyka Nera, some 12 miles (20km) east of Athens. (BBC News -- Europe)
FEATURE-Colombian smugglers take cocaine under the waves Jun 26, 2008
A fire-fighting helicopter unloads water during a forest fire at the mountain of Hymettus, near Athens June 25, 2008. A forest fire near the Greek capital Athens forced power networks to. (AlertNet)
Forest Fire Near Athens Brought Under Control Jun 26, 2008
Last year, Greece suffered some of the worst forest fires in memory, caused by record high temperatures, drought and arson. At least 65 people were killed in a 10-day inferno that swept through villages in southern Greece, devastating the local economy. (Planet Ark, United States)
Court to look at logging Jun 26, 2008
(AP) - A federal appeals court has upheld the U.S. Forest Service's authority to decide whether a tree is likely to die soon after a forest fire. But it ordered the agency to take a closer look at whether they should log at all after fires in small roadless areas - parts of forests that have never been logged. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Los Padres forest fire moving closer to Big Sur Jun 26, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Forest fire cuts power to Athens Jun 26, 2008
Forest fire near Athens causes power cuts_English_Xinhua. Forest fire near Athens causes power cuts ... A builder looks at smoke rising from a forest fire at the mountain of Hymettus, near Athens June 25, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Forest fire burns near Athens Jun 25, 2008
ATHENS, Greece A large forest fire on the outskirts of Athens is sending a cloud of smoke over the Greek capital just as power in part of the city has been cut. The fire is burning on the eastern slopes of Mount Hymmetus, near the Glyka Nera area of greater Athens. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Wildfire near Athens causes city blackouts Jun 25, 2008
A forest fire near the Greek capital Athens forced power networks to shut down on Wednesday, causing blackouts, fire officials said. At least 20 fire engines, scores of firefighters, three helicopters and eight fire-fighting planes were battling the blaze, about 20 km (12 miles) southeast of Athens. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Athens fires cause power outages Jun 25, 2008
A large forest fire on the outskirts of Athens caused power outages across the Greek capital and sent a large cloud of smoke over the city. The fire burning on Mount Hymettus was headed north, away from Athens, and was not threatening homes, Fire Service officials said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Wildfire Burning In Central Washington State Jun 25, 2008
Fire and rescue crews are fighting a brush and forest fire in Central Washington. The fire is burning one mile west of downtown Okanogan and 13 homes are in the danger zone. (Q13.com, WA)
Whitewood standoff ends quietly (2972) Jun 25, 2008
Every time there is an incident, whether it's an active shooter, a forest fire or flooding, one of the biggest problems officials face is protecting the public from getting too close to the scene, Weyrich said. "This was no different. We tried to make it as smooth as possible, but sometimes it is very inconvenient for them, Little said.Charges are being filed against Rankin, but Little could not comment on the nature of those charges. Rankin is in custody at the Lawrence County jail in... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Thinning work slated to start in Rattlesnake Jun 24, 2008
After the area suffered extensive forest fire activity in 2003, the local chapters of the Sierra Club and the Society of American Foresters started looking for opportunities to work together with the U.S. Forest Service along the border between the forest and the urban fringe. In particular, they wanted an opportunity that included commercial timber harvest as well as hand slashing and prescribed burning. (Missoulian, MT)
Forest Fire Near Athens Put Out Jun 23, 2008
ATHENS - A forest fire that raged near the Greek capital, damaging holiday homes, was brought under control late on Friday with no casualties reported, fire fighters said ... Last year Greece saw some of the worst forest fires in memory, caused by record-high temperatures, drought and arsonists. (Planet Ark, United States)
Sustaining Arizona Jun 22, 2008
An entrepreneur outside Snowflake who is turning the remains of a forest fire into clean energy. A man driving a tiny car in rush-hour traffic on the Superstition Freeway. (AZCentral -- News)
Security criticized after mansion fire Jun 20, 2008
north carolina Forest fire might burn for months RALEIGH - Officials battling a massive wildfire in eastern North Carolina say it could be months before they get the rainfall needed to extinguish the blaze. Fire command center spokesman Dean McAlister said yesterday forecasters aren't predicting more than 2 inches of rain in and around the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge for either June or July. (Boston Globe)
Saltmine founders return with new project Jun 20, 2008
Jarmon compares the current landscape to what happens in a forest fire - when the smoke clears, there's plenty of room for new growth. "There's an opportunity for (online services) companies built from the ground up to perform well," he says. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
MCSO Overwhelmed With Calls For Fire Information Jun 20, 2008
Resident with questions are urged to contact the Los Padres National Forest Fire Information Center at 805-961-5770. The SPCA of Monterey County urged residents to remember their pets and livestock when evacuating the area. (KSBW 8, CA)
Forest fire in Canakkale, Turkey Jun 20, 2008
Photo taken on June 19, 2008 shows blaze and smoke rising from a forest in Canakkale, Turkey. The forest in Canakkale caught fire on Thursday and the burning area extended because of wind. (Xinhuanet, China)
Preparing for battleCrews practice communication, leadership, firefighting skills Jun 19, 2008
About 60 Sawtooth National Forest firefighters gathered Tuesday at Pomerelle Mountain Resort near Albion to demonstrate their proficiency and practice wildfire suppression techniques. It s a way to dust folks off and go through the different skills, said Chris Schenck, Sawtooth National Forest Fire Management Officer in the Minidoka Ranger District ... Sawtooth National Forest Fire Management Officer Randy Richter said if the crews learn something and leave the training ready to fight fires,... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Cyprus Battles Huge Forest Fire Jun 19, 2008
NICOSIA - A raging forest fire forced the evacuation of six villages in southwest Cyprus on Wednesday and the water-starved island sought aid from Greece. Facing one of the worst droughts on record, the island had to use scarce water reserves to battle a blaze which destroyed at least three holiday homes and burned orchards and farms. (Planet Ark, United States)
World better equipped to fight flu pandemic - UN Jun 19, 2008
The H5N1 virus "can still recrudesce like a forest fire that's smoldering. It could still come back at any time if we don't watch it," he said. "We are anticipating that there will be another pandemic at some time. ... It could become human-to-human at any time. ... The probability is still there and it hasn't changed.". (Reuters UK)
Great Dismal fire grows, breeds spot fire Jun 18, 2008
Forest fire is one of the natural ways that vegetation flourishes and wildlife diversifies, Hibbard said. "Fire has been a part of this natural area for years and years," she said. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Cyprus wildfire forces 6 villages to evacuate Jun 18, 2008
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) A large forest fire raging out of control in Cyprus' central Troodos region has forced the evacuation of six villages, authorities said Wednesday. Vasa, Kelaki and Sanida were evacuated as a precaution because authorities feared strong, shifting winds could push the flames in their direction, Fire Department spokeswoman Liza Kemitzi said. (USA Today -- News)
Forest fire threatens homes in Cyprus Jun 18, 2008
A huge forest fire raged in south-west Cyprus, threatening holiday homes on the parched island, fire authorities say. They said the fire was being kept away from residential areas but at least three holiday homes were badly damaged. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Forest fire jumps containment lines Jun 18, 2008
News-Topic, Lenoir, NC, 28645 - news, sports, editorials, obituaries. Caldwell County's Local News Since 1875. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Man stranded in woods taken to hospital Jun 17, 2008
A Colorado man who reported being stranded in the wilderness for six days was rushed to Mat-Su Regional Hospital on Monday evening by the state Division of Forestry after a crew checking on a forest fire that he ignited stumbled upon him, according to Alaska State Troopers. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Landscape changes making Calif. fires more intense Jun 17, 2008
A full-fledged modern forest fire scorches at 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit, but even temperatures lower than 300 degrees can kill if they are sustained over time. Oak trees are fortunate. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Town of Summerhaven back after fire Jun 17, 2008
"A major forest fire, you don't stand a chance.". Fleeing the fire. (AZCentral -- News)
Williams attacks cancer commissioner's 'disdain' during testimony Jun 16, 2008
Most of the 5,000 people who left homes east of Halifax to escape a large forest fire were being allowed to return to their properties Sunday evening. State media reported 57 people have been killed and eight are missing in flooding across a broad stretch of southern China. (CBC.ca)
Evacuees from Halifax-area wildfire given 'okay' to return home Jun 16, 2008
Evacuated residents from the Lake Echo and Porters Lake area listen to forest fire update given by local police and fire officials at a shelter in Cole Harbour Place, Nova Scotia, Sunday. More than 5,000 people were evacuated after a brush fire threatened their homes on Friday. (Globe and Mail)
From the classroom to a world of possibility Jun 16, 2008
He talks to Luke about their past together the forest fire they almost started, the stupid way Stan (Luke) would lick the outside of a cold can of pop and then Cody gets serious. I missed you at my graduation, he says. (Globe and Mail)
Norway May Seek Help to Fight Forest Blaze Jun 16, 2008
OSLO - Norway may seek foreign help to extinguish its biggest forest fire since World War Two, which has been raging for five days, the government said on Friday. The Justice Ministry said it would check whether helicopters or special planes to drop water on the blaze were available across the Nordic region or elsewhere in the European Union, of which Norway is not a member. (Planet Ark, United States)
Great Dismal fire grows in size Jun 15, 2008
On Saturday morning, the fire overran the control line on the eastern side of the fire, moving closer to the Dismal Swamp State Park, an area where there has been no forest fire for quite a while, Hibbard said. Firefighters are concerned because there is a heavy accumulation of vegetation there that could provide fuel for the fire for weeks. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Brush fire forces evacuations in Nova Scotia Jun 14, 2008
PORTERS LAKE, N.S. Thick smoke from an out-of-control forest fire outside Halifax prevented crews on the ground and in the air from seeing late Friday if any of the more than 400 homes that had to be evacuated had been damaged or destroyed. Three water bombers and a helicopter dropped water on the massive blaze right up until dark as crews struggled unsuccessfully to get the fire contained before nightfall. (Globe and Mail)
The faith of terrorists Jun 13, 2008
Thrash wrote on Jun 9, 2008 3:28 PM:" I have a feeling Keith will be nonexistent on this paper website after Obama doubles the unemployment rate, doubles the tax rate, adds another half dozen trillion to the debt and turns the mideast from a bonfire to a forest fire but all that might be worth it to get rid of him. ". Laura wrote on Jun 8, 2008 10:58 PM:" So uh, I've seen Jesus Camp, I know that there are crazy Christians ready to kill and train kids to kill for Jesus in ways similar to others... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Discovery Air Inc. announces results for its first quarter ended April 30, 2008 Jun 13, 2008
It provides, on its own and in partnership with northern Aboriginal groups, aviation services to private sector companies and governments in areas such as mineral, base and precious metal exploration and production, wildlife services, forest fire suppression, oil and gas exploration, power line construction and maintenance, aerial surveys, tourism and flight training ... This segment has a wide customer base servicing companies in the business of mineral, base and precious metal exploration and... (Canada Newswire)
Calif. Wildfires Force Hundreds From Homes Jun 13, 2008
-- Hundreds of firefighters struggled to gain control of wildfires burning across Northern California on Thursday, including a raging forest fire that forced hundreds to leave their homes in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The blaze in the area, about 10 miles northwest of Santa Cruz, quickly grew to 700 acres after it broke out around 3 p.m. Wednesday; it was only 5 percent contained Thursday morning. (Washington Post)
Smoke drifts over Pittsylvania County Jun 13, 2008
Smoke believed to be from a huge forest fire hundreds of miles away in North Carolina began drifting over southern Pittsylvania County Thursday morning ... Davis believes the smoke is from a 52,000-acre forest fire that has been burning since early this month in Hyde County near the North Carolina coast. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Thick smoke poses hazard Jun 13, 2008
to stay in their homes yesterday due to thick smoke from a forest fire. Sgt. Carole Raymond said the smoke hazard resulted in the closure of the road between Stony Rapids and Black Lake. (Edmonton Sun)
Holland Lake offers fun for tykes and hardy alike Jun 13, 2008
While many parts of the Bob Marshall Wilderness were burned in last year s forest fire season, the Gordon Pass area remained largely unscathed. However, the summer of 2008 is getting a late start, with snow remaining in the pass area several weeks longer than usual. (Missoulian, MT)
Martin Fire Grows To 300 Acres; 1,400 Residents Evacuated Jun 12, 2008
-- Wind-driven wildfires continue to ravage Northern California for a third day, including a raging forest fire that forced hundreds to evacuate in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Map. (KSBW 8, CA)
Police, Fire Chiefs Issue Reports Jun 12, 2008
There was one call each for fire, forest fire, grass fire, gas leak, authorized control burning, false alarm, bomb scare (no bomb), special incident. Advertising. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Stony Rapids Residents Warned Jun 12, 2008
Like Uranium City, Stony Rapids is now engulfed in thick smoke from a forest fire. The smoke has resulted in the closure of the airport and a road, but Mounties say no homes are in imminent danger. (650 CKOM News Talk Radio)
