California Guard Supports Wildfire Mission With New Helicopter

California Air National Guard officials reported that the 129th Rescue Wing deployed its new HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter to support wildfire operations in Yosemite National Park October 9-12, marking the aircraft’s first wildfire mission since the wing began transitioning from the HH-60G Pave Hawk last year.

California Guard Supports Wildfire Mission With New Helicopter

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Bushfires cost Australians $6 billion a year. Prepare now, or pay far more later.

A new report from Emergency Leaders for Climate Action showed that bushfires are costing Australia an average of $6 billion a year at the current time, and that over the next 30 years the bill could exceed $180 billion.

Bushfires cost Australians $6 billion a year. Prepare now, or pay far more later.

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Ancient wildfire study offers warning for a warming world

New research from Scotland's University of Aberdeen, published in the journal Scientific Reports, has revealed that periods of global warming can trigger long-lasting increases in wildfire activity, with ecosystems taking far longer to recover than previously thought.

Ancient wildfire study offers warning for a warming world

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12 Large Wildfires Burning In US Now

Currently, a dozen major wildfires are burning on 150,000 acres nationwide, the latest outbreaks in a season which has seen 77,000 wildfires scorch over 8 million acres in the U.S. - more than 100% above the ten-year average.

12 Large Wildfires Burning In US Now

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Strong winds fueled grass fire at Canadian military base that killed four

Officials said 39 people were in hospitals as a result of a wildfire which left four dead and 19 critically injured after spreading quickly amid windy conditions at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta over the weekend, leading to what the Prime Minister described as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada's military on home soil.

Strong winds fueled grass fire at Canadian military base that killed four

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Malibu fire erupts amid dangerous Santa Ana winds, red flag warning

Multiple wildfires erupted across Los Angeles County on Thursday as powerful Santa Ana winds and rising temperatures whipped up critical wildfire conditions, which meteorologists predicted will persist until 8 PM Saturday.

Malibu fire erupts amid dangerous Santa Ana winds, red flag warning

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As Wildfires Intensify, Communities Have a Bigger Role to Play

Across the U.S., a range of community organizations, such as the Wildfire Adapted Partnership in Colorado, are working alongside public agencies to help residents prepare for wildfires and reduce risks at the local level.

As Wildfires Intensify, Communities Have a Bigger Role to Play

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