Losing more than a Forest Service job - High Country NewsThe recent firing of U.S. Forest Service employees symbolizes a loss of institutional knowledge and dedication to environmental stewardship.
Trump slashed the Forest Service and put a timber exec in charge. It could lead to a corporate takeover of public landsThe U.S. Forest Service faces significant challenges after mass layoffs, with concerns about management and environmental protections.
Update: Divide Fire in Los Angeles County - March 3 statusThe Divide Fire has been burning for nearly two months with no containment information available.
New prescribed fire started in Mono County on March 3A new prescribed burn called Jmsa Piles /support has been initiated in Mono County, California, to prevent catastrophic wildfires.
Breaking: Paloma Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 21A wildfire named Paloma was reported in Los Angeles County, burning on U.S. Forest Service land with no current information on containment or cause.
Breaking: T/c Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 14New wildfire T/c reported in Los Angeles County, containment status unknown.
New prescribed fire started in Kern County on Feb. 23Prescribed burns like 'Pmc' are crucial for wildfire prevention.
Update: Prescribed fire Drd Piles Wcsl in San Diego County - Feb. 18 statusThe Drd Piles Wcsl prescribed fire is a controlled burn aimed at wildfire prevention in San Diego County.
Update: Divide Fire in Los Angeles County - March 3 statusThe Divide Fire has been burning for nearly two months with no containment information available.
New prescribed fire started in Mono County on March 3A new prescribed burn called Jmsa Piles /support has been initiated in Mono County, California, to prevent catastrophic wildfires.
Breaking: Paloma Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 21A wildfire named Paloma was reported in Los Angeles County, burning on U.S. Forest Service land with no current information on containment or cause.
Breaking: T/c Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 14New wildfire T/c reported in Los Angeles County, containment status unknown.
New prescribed fire started in Kern County on Feb. 23Prescribed burns like 'Pmc' are crucial for wildfire prevention.
Update: Prescribed fire Drd Piles Wcsl in San Diego County - Feb. 18 statusThe Drd Piles Wcsl prescribed fire is a controlled burn aimed at wildfire prevention in San Diego County.
Forest Service workers warn Trump's mass layoffs will make wildfires worseRecent layoffs at the U.S. Forest Service jeopardize wildfire prevention efforts in the West, increasing the threat of future destructive blazes.
Firings at the Forest Service Are Decimating an Already Understaffed AgencyFederal layoffs at the U.S. Forest Service impact dedicated workers, igniting emotional responses and highlighting issues regarding job security under budget cuts.
People brace for impacts on land, water and wildlife after feds fire thousands over holiday weekend - High Country NewsMass layoffs in federal agencies, particularly the U.S. Forest Service, have created chaos and uncertainty in small communities.
Forest Service workers warn Trump's mass layoffs will make wildfires worseRecent layoffs at the U.S. Forest Service jeopardize wildfire prevention efforts in the West, increasing the threat of future destructive blazes.
Firings at the Forest Service Are Decimating an Already Understaffed AgencyFederal layoffs at the U.S. Forest Service impact dedicated workers, igniting emotional responses and highlighting issues regarding job security under budget cuts.
People brace for impacts on land, water and wildlife after feds fire thousands over holiday weekend - High Country NewsMass layoffs in federal agencies, particularly the U.S. Forest Service, have created chaos and uncertainty in small communities.
How DOGE threatens the Forest Service and public lands - High Country NewsWidespread termination of U.S. Forest Service personnel has significantly impacted project planning and management.
Breaking: Ambrose Admin Piles Fire reported in Modoc County on Feb. 27A wildfire named Ambrose Admin Piles was reported in Modoc County, California, with unknown containment and cause.
Breaking: T/c Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 1A new wildfire named T/c has started in Los Angeles County, raising containment concerns.
Breaking: Deer Fire reported in Tuolumne County on Jan. 31A new wildfire, named the Deer Fire, has emerged in Tuolumne County without any containment data available yet.
Update: Timber Fire in Shasta County - Dec. 8 statusA wildfire named Timber started today in Shasta County, California, on federal land, with no updates on containment or cause available yet.
Breaking: Wolf Fire reported in Kern County on Nov. 13A new wildfire, named Wolf Fire, was reported in Kern County, California.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in San Diego County on Jan. 28The LAGUNA PLACE WCSL RX prescribed burn in San Diego County aims to reduce wildfire risk through controlled fire management.
Breaking: Ambrose Admin Piles Fire reported in Modoc County on Feb. 27A wildfire named Ambrose Admin Piles was reported in Modoc County, California, with unknown containment and cause.
Breaking: T/c Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 1A new wildfire named T/c has started in Los Angeles County, raising containment concerns.
Breaking: Deer Fire reported in Tuolumne County on Jan. 31A new wildfire, named the Deer Fire, has emerged in Tuolumne County without any containment data available yet.
Update: Timber Fire in Shasta County - Dec. 8 statusA wildfire named Timber started today in Shasta County, California, on federal land, with no updates on containment or cause available yet.
Breaking: Wolf Fire reported in Kern County on Nov. 13A new wildfire, named Wolf Fire, was reported in Kern County, California.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in San Diego County on Jan. 28The LAGUNA PLACE WCSL RX prescribed burn in San Diego County aims to reduce wildfire risk through controlled fire management.
Breaking: Templin Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 1A new wildfire named Templin Fire has started in Los Angeles County, with no containment data or cause identified yet.
Breaking: Creek Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 9A new wildfire named Creek was reported in Los Angeles County, burning on federal land with unknown containment and cause.
Breaking: Divide Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 8The Divide Fire in Los Angeles County remains uncontrolled with unknown causes 36 hours after its initial report.
Breaking: Eve Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 31A new wildfire named Eve was reported in Los Angeles County.Containment status and cause of the Eve Fire are still undetermined.
Update: Magic Fire in Los Angeles County - Feb. 3 statusThe Magic Fire in Los Angeles County began on February 2 and is currently still active.
Update: Alder Fire in Los Angeles County - Dec. 5 statusAlder Fire started early December 5, 2024, in Los Angeles County; containment status is currently unknown.
Breaking: Templin Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 1A new wildfire named Templin Fire has started in Los Angeles County, with no containment data or cause identified yet.
Breaking: Creek Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 9A new wildfire named Creek was reported in Los Angeles County, burning on federal land with unknown containment and cause.
Breaking: Divide Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 8The Divide Fire in Los Angeles County remains uncontrolled with unknown causes 36 hours after its initial report.
Breaking: Eve Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 31A new wildfire named Eve was reported in Los Angeles County.Containment status and cause of the Eve Fire are still undetermined.
Update: Magic Fire in Los Angeles County - Feb. 3 statusThe Magic Fire in Los Angeles County began on February 2 and is currently still active.
Update: Alder Fire in Los Angeles County - Dec. 5 statusAlder Fire started early December 5, 2024, in Los Angeles County; containment status is currently unknown.
Federal hiring freeze, firings hinder Oregon's endangered owl monitoring, protectionThe U.S. Forest Service's annual monitoring of northern spotted owls is crucial for their conservation.
New prescribed fire started in Monterey County on Feb. 25Prescribed burn named Nacimiento initiated to reduce wildfire risk in Monterey County.Controlled burns are a wildfire prevention method executed by trained crews.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Lassen County on Jan. 2Prescribed burns are an essential method in managing wildfire risks.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Glenn County on Dec. 2The Board Tree prescribed burn aims to reduce wildfire risks in Glenn County, California.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Kern County on Nov. 20The Sequoia N.f./ Brekenridge prescribed burn aims to proactively reduce wildfire risks through controlled burning.The fire was initiated on federal land managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Tulare County on Dec. 11The Tule River Indian prescribed burn aims to prevent catastrophic wildfires in Tulare County.
New prescribed fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 8Palomar Mountain Piles Wcsl is a prescribed burn in San Diego County aimed at wildfire prevention.
New prescribed fire started in Monterey County on Feb. 25Prescribed burn named Nacimiento initiated to reduce wildfire risk in Monterey County.Controlled burns are a wildfire prevention method executed by trained crews.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Lassen County on Jan. 2Prescribed burns are an essential method in managing wildfire risks.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Glenn County on Dec. 2The Board Tree prescribed burn aims to reduce wildfire risks in Glenn County, California.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Kern County on Nov. 20The Sequoia N.f./ Brekenridge prescribed burn aims to proactively reduce wildfire risks through controlled burning.The fire was initiated on federal land managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Tulare County on Dec. 11The Tule River Indian prescribed burn aims to prevent catastrophic wildfires in Tulare County.
New prescribed fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 8Palomar Mountain Piles Wcsl is a prescribed burn in San Diego County aimed at wildfire prevention.
Congressman Defends DOGE After It Lays off Hundreds of His Constituents, Questions if Their Jobs Were Necessary'Rep. Zinke supports government efficiency measures, stating jobs should be evaluated for necessity amidst significant cuts affecting federal workers in Montana.
Update: Prescribed fire Plantation Thin in Humboldt County - Jan. 21 statusPrescribed fires like Plantation Thin help prevent catastrophic wildfires through controlled burning.The Plantation Thin project in Humboldt County shows proactive wildfire risk management.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in El Dorado County on Nov. 14The Fallen Leaf 172 burn aims to prevent catastrophic wildfires through controlled burning methods.
Update: Prescribed fire in Placer County in Placer County - Dec. 11 statusPrescribed fire reduces the risk of wildfires by conducting controlled burns.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Tulare County on Nov. 20A new prescribed burn was initiated in Tulare County to prevent catastrophic wildfires.
Update: Prescribed fire Longshanks burns five acres in Placer County since Nov. 8Prescribed burning is a crucial technique for wildfire prevention, executed in controlled settings to mitigate risks.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Sierra County on Nov. 15Prescribed burns are a key wildfire prevention strategy, being executed for ecological benefits and proactive management. They help reduce wildfire risks.
Update: Prescribed fire Plantation Thin in Humboldt County - Jan. 21 statusPrescribed fires like Plantation Thin help prevent catastrophic wildfires through controlled burning.The Plantation Thin project in Humboldt County shows proactive wildfire risk management.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in El Dorado County on Nov. 14The Fallen Leaf 172 burn aims to prevent catastrophic wildfires through controlled burning methods.
Update: Prescribed fire in Placer County in Placer County - Dec. 11 statusPrescribed fire reduces the risk of wildfires by conducting controlled burns.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Tulare County on Nov. 20A new prescribed burn was initiated in Tulare County to prevent catastrophic wildfires.
Update: Prescribed fire Longshanks burns five acres in Placer County since Nov. 8Prescribed burning is a crucial technique for wildfire prevention, executed in controlled settings to mitigate risks.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Sierra County on Nov. 15Prescribed burns are a key wildfire prevention strategy, being executed for ecological benefits and proactive management. They help reduce wildfire risks.
New prescribed fire started in Tehama County on Jan. 30Crane Mills prescribed burn initiated in Tehama County to prevent wildfires.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Plumas County on Jan. 7Prescribed burns like Bk Lakes Basin are essential for wildfire prevention and management.
New prescribed fire started in Tehama County on Jan. 30Crane Mills prescribed burn initiated in Tehama County to prevent wildfires.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Plumas County on Jan. 7Prescribed burns like Bk Lakes Basin are essential for wildfire prevention and management.
Two men caught on security camera stealing fire equipment from the U.S. Forest Service in Southern CaliforniaTwo men stole fire equipment from a U.S. Forest Service vehicle in Rancho Cucamonga, captured on security footage.
The feds closed Mt. Baldy to hiking until December 2025. Rebellion is brewingThe closure of Mt. Baldy trails by the Forest Service sparks debate over safety and freedom amidst climbers sneaking past restrictions.