Big Sur fire: Big blaze brings wildfire season to California's central coast
Central coastal California's first major wildfire of the season continued to rage eastward on Wednesday through this parched mountain wilderness, sparking anxiety among the residents of the picturesque Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley and nameless canyons and ridge tops in this rugged Eden.
The 'New Normal' For Wildfires In California
Blame the increase in frequency and severity of wildfires in California on drought and climate change. As the number of fires goes up each year, so does the costs of suppression.
Sand, Soberane fires indicate destructive trend in California natural fires
Two wildfires — which both broke out out Friday— scorched through Monterey County and Santa Clarita Valley, putting both areas in a state of emergency Tuesday as firefighters battle to contain the blaze.
Wildfires Are Getting Bigger, Lasting Longer and Costing More, Experts Say
As a large fire forced evacuations this week near Los Angeles, experts pointed out that wildfires in the United States are now more destructive and dangerous than ever.
The Push and Pull of Forest Fire Management
On Wednesday, the first residents of Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada were allowed to return to their homes after a month of wildfires burned through 1.4 million acres of forest and caused 80,000 people to evacuate.
Fighting wildfires from the air -- Is it cost-effective?
Aerial attack for the Rim Fire cost $11 million - Center co-director Bill Stewart asks: 'What's the cost-effectiveness of these drops?'
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Center for Forestry Gives Comment at FCAT Public Meeting
The Center for Forestry submitted both written and oral comments at the Forest Climate Action Team (FCAT) Public Meeting on February 20, 2015 in Sacramento, CA. The The FCAT was established as part of the 2014 Climate Change Scoping Plan update to Assembly Bill 32 (California Global Warming Solutions Act) to develop a forest carbon plan for the state. The team is composed of individuals from state agencies, federal agencies, and local governments. It is led by CalFire Director Ken Pimlott.