Wildfires in California

                   

A single unprepared home can endanger an entire neighborhood

idahostatesman.com     Aug 31, 2008          

The Oregon Trail Fire exposed a gap in how Idaho and the country prepare for wildfires. | GO... • Want to help fire victims? There are lots of opportunities • Photo Gallery: Aerial photographs • Photo Gallery: Aftermath...                    

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Public to monitor bear cub this week through webcam

redding.com     Aug 31, 2008   1 related          

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Li'l Smokey will soon be broadcast live on the Internet. The injured American black bear cub who gained international fame after his rescue last month from the embers of a Shasta County wildfire will...                    

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1 Dead After Plane Crashes Into Nev. House

nbc10.com     Aug 29, 2008   22 related          

2nd Plane To Crash Into North Las Vegas House In Week UPDATED: 1:17 am EDT August 29, 2008 LAS VEGAS -- A pilot died and 12 people were displaced after a small airplane crashed in between two homes Thursday, about two...                    

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Global Hawk may be Called for Hurricane Duty

military.com     Aug 29, 2008          

The Global Hawk -- an unmanned vehicle that cruises at 60,000 feet -- might get a hurricane test run if Gustav becomes a bigger threat. "One could fly here and sit over a hurricane for 18 hours before it has to fly back."...                    

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Fire prevention council reaches 100 communities

rgj.com     Aug 29, 2008          

By Jeff DeLong • jdelong@rgj.com • August 28, 2008 A neighborhood in west Reno beside an overgrown creek in danger of exploding into fire Thursday became the 100th community to join a grassroots group guarding against...                    

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My View: Good forestry management saves trees, lives

sacbee.com     Aug 29, 2008          

Anyone who claims that wildfires are much smaller now than they were before comprehensive fire-suppression policies were enacted after World War II obviously didn't set foot in Northern California this summer and didn't...                    

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Fire destroys home

recordsearchlight.com     Aug 29, 2008   1 related          

CHURN CREEK BOTTOM — Fire that destroyed a two-story home just south of Redding on Thursday also sparked a string of wildfires along Churn Creek that threatened a nearby neighborhood. Gary Singleton, who lived in the house...                    

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Wildfires continue to flare up

recordsearchlight.com     Aug 29, 2008          

Cause of blazes still unknown It hasn't been a lazy summer for north state firefighters. The large fires that erupted in Redding and Anderson this week remained under investigation Thursday while another grass fire erupted...                    

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Authorities are wary of fire threat

recordsearchlight.com     Aug 29, 2008          

On the verge of a big outdoor holiday, fire officials in the north state hope the only smoke in the air over the Labor Day weekend comes from barbecues. "One spark is all it takes and we are off to the races again," said...                    

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Fireman's Fun Introduces Wildfire Readiness Program

insurancejournal.com     Aug 28, 2008   2 related          

Now in the critical months of wildfire season, Novato, Calif.-based Fireman's Fund is introducing a, comprehensive, prevention-focused program for homeowners. The Wildfire Readiness Program was developed in collaboration...                    

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