What old trees can teach us about modern wildfires
A recent study underscores how humanity’s success in extinguishing fires has allowed dead wood and other flammable material ...
Washington County, Maryland, lifts burn ban, but officials urge residents to use caution
Among the wildfires to occur during the burn ban, was a fire that started early Friday afternoon west of Clear Spring after ...
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DOGE cuts to USDA, Forest Service spark wildfire concerns in the Pacific Northwest
Amid efforts by the Trump administration to purge the federal workforce, a group of Democratic lawmakers in Washington state ...
Ukraine agrees to US-proposed cease-fire with Russia as Washington lifts intelligence ...
The US will resume sharing intelligence with Ukraine and end its pause on military aid to the eastern European country — but officials in Moscow were already signaling the agreement was a ...
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How Washington State pioneered an “all hands, all lands” wildfire prevention strategy
In January 2025, wildfire driven by hurricane-force winds ripped through Los Angeles County. Over a frightening 48 hours, ...
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Fires are burning throughout U.S. Here’s where there’s greater risk.
Wildfires are burning throughout the United States, and weather in many places is ripe for new blazes — signs of an early and fierce fire season. As of Thursday morning, at least seven fires are ...
DC Fire works to extinguish flames in Northeast apartment, 1 seriously injured
WASHINGTON — DC Fire and EMS are working to extinguish a fire in Northeast Sunday evening. Officials were called to the 2300 ...
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Washington DC and Baltimore on Alert for Elevated Fire Risk Due to High Winds and Low Humidity
The National Weather Service warns of elevated fire risk in Washington DC due to gusty winds and low humidity.
Earthquake, volcano, wildfire: Ways to prepare for emergencies in Washington state
Learn how to prepare for disasters like earthquakes, volcanoes, and wildfires in Washington state with these safety tips and ...
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Prescribed burns lower wildfire risk, restore critical habitat in southeast Wisconsin
With much of the region in moderate drought, Wisconsin DNR crews are conducting controlled burns to prevent wildfires and support native grassland species.