Both fires reportedly began due to lightning strikes. The Elk Fire and Pack Trail Fire continue to burn in Wyoming’s Bighorn and Bridger-Teton National Forests. The Elk Fire…
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Two Wildfires Burning 100,000 Acres in Wyoming
The Elk Fire has burned more than 75,000 acres and reportedly began with a lightning strike. Two separate wildfires are currently burning in the state of Wyoming. There…
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Interior Department Announces $1.3 Million for Local Wildland Fire Engines
Launches pilot program to retrofit vehicles with slip-on tankers. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $1.3 million to the wildfire response teams of local governments, allowing them…
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DOI Allocates $236 Million to Wildfire Management Initiatives
Acting deputy secretary makes the announcement at Saguaro National Park. Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis announced that $236 million will be distributed by the Department…
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USDA Offers D-SNAP for New Mexico Residents Affected by Natural Disasters
People in affected counties may be eligible who do not normally qualify for assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that low-income residents in parts of…
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CA Park Fire Threatens Thousands of Homes
National Interagency Fire Center reports on active wildfires nationwide forcing evacuations, arsonist arrested. California’s Park Fire has destroyed over 130 structures and threatens thousands more and evacuations have…
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Interior Secretary Announces Investment in Tribal Climate Adaptation
The funding will help Tribes address drought, flooding, wildfire, and coastal erosion. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that $120 million has been made available to help…
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Some States Ask FEMA to Add Wildfire and Heat to Disaster Declarations
Thirteen attorneys general are joined by weather officials in writing to the agency. Thirteen attorneys general, along with their District of Columbia counterpart, sent a letter to the…
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USDA Funds Wildfire Defense Programs
$250 million goes toward training firefighters, clearing vegetation, and conducting prescribed burns. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the investment of $250 million to help at-risk communities…
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Canadian Wildfires Impact Minnesota and Wisconsin Air Quality
Fine air particulates reach 184 on the air quality index. The National Weather Service issued air quality warnings for Minnesota and Wisconsin on Monday, reporting an “unhealthy” amount…
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