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Heavy Smoke Spreads as Colorado Wildfire Reaches 982 Acres

Wed, May 16, 2012

The Hewlett Fire (CO) is now estimated at 982 acres and five percent contained, as winds have spread heavy smoke.

Colorado Wildfire Grows to 400 Acres

Tue, May 15, 2012

A northern Colorado wildfire that has grown to an estimated 400 acres is now five percent contained.

Crews Fight Three Wildfires in Arizona

Sun, May 13, 2012

Three Arizona wildfires burned a combined 2,500 acres Saturday, with two of the fires prompting temporary evacuations.

Social Media Used in New Mexico to Prep for Wildfire Season

Mon, May 7, 2012

Both government and private residents in New Mexico are using social media to help prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.

IBHS Offers Guidance on Protecting Against Wildfire-Related Damage

Mon, May 7, 2012

In support of California Wildfire Awareness Week (May 6 -12), the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is providing free guidance to help property owners lower their risk of wildfire damage.

More Backup Called for Texas Wildfire

Tue, May 1, 2012

More back up is being called in for the first major Texas wildfire of the season

Report: Reducing Risk is Key to Support for Rangelands Prescribed Burns

Tue, May 1, 2012

The April issue of Rangelands explores the benefits and risks of using prescribed fire to limit the expansion of woody plants that choke natural grasslands.

Texas Forest Service Launches Wildfire App

Tue, May 1, 2012

The Texas Forest Service launched a new Internet application designed to offer guidance to residents looking for information on wildland fire risk in their region.

Increased Wildfire Activity Throughout the Nation Prompts Warning for Public

Mon, Apr 30, 2012

This winter’s unseasonably mild and dry weather pattern is causing an alarmingly increased risk for wildfire prompting a national warning for residents to take action to prevent damage from wildfire. States such as Colorado, Tennessee and New York are already seeing the reality of these dangerous conditions.

Michigan Wildfire Burned 1500 Acres Now Contained

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A Michigan wildfire, near the Huron National Forest, that's burned at least 1,500 acres and forced the evacuation of 50 homes has been fully contained

Federal Government Readies for Busy Fire Season

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Federal government officials expect the 2012 fire season to be just as active as last year's, which featured historic wildfires on hundreds of square miles.

TetraKO Fire Suppression Product First of its Kind to Earn EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program Recognition

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, has earned recognition under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Design for the Environment (DfE) program for its TetraKO biodegradable water enhancer.

Spartan Motors Highlights Company's Process Innovation and New Approach to Bringing Products to Market

Tue, Apr 17, 2012

Tradeshow attendees who visit the Spartan Motors booths (2423 and 2403) at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) will notice the Charlotte, Michigan-based company is pushing process innovation across the company.

North Fork Fire Report Released

Mon, Apr 16, 2012

A report reviewing how a prescribed burn created the Lower North Fork (CO) wildfire has been released.

Firefighter Injured in D.C. Brush Fire

Mon, Apr 16, 2012

A firefighter suffered nonlife-threatening injuries while battling a brush fire Sunday in southeast Washington, D.C.

Danko Debuting Trucks at FDIC 2012

Sun, Apr 15, 2012

Danko is debuting a pair of new trucks at FDIC 2012.

Wildfire Unveils Enhanced SKIDTANX Line of Customizable Skid Units

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

Wildfire Environmental Inc., the manufacturer of quality wildland fire control products, unveiled its latest enhancements to its skid units.

Wind-Whipped Brush Fire Burns NJ Meadowlands

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

A wind-whipped brush fire consumed approximately 60 acres of the New Jersey Meadowlands near MetLife Stadium and threatened commercial buildings in the East Rutherford and Carlstadt area on Wednesday.

Crews Battle Virginia Wildfires

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The Alleghany Tunnel fires, the biggest in state history, continue to burn across Virginia.

IBHS Offers Guidance on Reducing Wildfire-Related Damage

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

In recognition of Florida Wildfire Awareness Week (April 8 - 15), the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is providing guidance to help property owners reduce their risk of wildfire-related damage.

Firefighters Save Long Island (NY) Home with Pool Water

Wed, Apr 11, 2012

Long Island firefighters used pool water to save a house while fighting a wildfire earlier this week.