Wildfire impacting tourist destinations in North Carolina mountains
A wildfire burning in the North Carolina mountains has led to some trail closures and smoke warnings.
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A record high number of dead trees are found as Oregon copes with an extreme drought
Wildfires and a Western megadrought led to a historic die-off of evergreen trees in the state — nearly twice as bad as the previous worst year. Some researchers have dubbed it "firmageddon."
With Extreme Fires Burning, Forest Service Stops 'Good Fires' Too
Controlled burns help reduce wildfire risk by clearing out overgrown vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service is suspending them, concerning fire scientists.
Experts To Western States: Time To Finally Fight Wildfires With More Fire
Experts warn that Western states and the federal government need to radically increase the number and size of controlled burns to help reduce the ongoing risks of more catastrophic wildfire seasons.
As Firefighters Battle Dozens Of Blazes, California's Bobcat Fire Nears 100,000 Acres
Improving weather conditions have aided firefighters' efforts to contain major wildfires on the West Coast, but dozens rage on. The Bobcat Fire has become one of Los Angeles County's largest ever.
3 Firefighters Hospitalized With Injuries From Battling Wildfire In California
The U.S. Forest Service said 14 firefighters, overrun by the blaze in Los Padres National Forest, used portable fire shelters. Three were airlifted to a hospital, where one is in critical condition.
U.S. Forest Service Chief Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Tony Tooke's resignation, which is effective immediately, came days after PBS NewsHour reported that the U.S. Agriculture Department was investigating sexual misconduct complaints against him.
Worsening Wildfire Seasons Tax The Forest Service
The agency says it's now spending record amounts on fire suppression, and these bills are coming at the expense of its other programs — many of which would help prevent future wildfires.
Wildlife Forensics Lab Uses Tech To Sniff, Identify Illegal Wood
International timber trafficking is an estimated $100 billion business. A lab that usually focuses on endangered animal cases is using a sophisticated machine to identify contraband wood shipments.
In Idaho School District, Preschool At Risk Without Federal Funds
Congress has not reauthorized special assistance for rural communities this year. But to pay for extra programs like preschool, Basin School District doesn't have many other options.