Forest Fires
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Two new forest fires in Sault area - 19 Aug 2007
SooToday.comBy David Helwig Fires occurred in the Fort Frances (2), Parry Sound (1), Bancroft (1), Pembroke (1), Sault Ste. Marie (2) and Sudbury (4) districts.
After burn: Forest does what comes naturally in wake of Meriwether ... - 19 Aug 2007
Helena Independent Record,Forest fires naturally occur in cycles stretching over a century or two. Stands grow thick and dense, providing fuel. Then it's only a matter of weather's
Man charged with setting forest fires on Mt. Penteli - Aug 18, 2007
International Herald Tribune,AP ATHENS, Greece: A Greek prosecutor charged a man Saturday with starting a forest fire on Mt. Penteli that destroyed dozens of homes and large swathes of
Virginia sees huge jump in forest fires - Aug 17, 2007
Richmond Times Dispatch,AP Droughtlike conditions have led to a huge increase in the number of forest fires this summer, compared with the same time last year, the Virginia
Forest Fires Out West Hit White Mountain Forest Budget - Aug 17, 2007
NHPR,But he says on top of this year’s budget cut, there’s another way forest fires could siphon money from the White Mountain. WAGNER: At some point they’re
After the fires - Aug 18, 2007
New West,But this year’s forest fires aren’t the first, won’t be the last, and almost certainly won’t be the worst. We may not see steadily increasing severity of
Dryden Museum showcases the history of forest fires - Aug 17, 2007
Thunder Bay's Source,Forest Fires are a natural part of the boreal forest landscape. But fires have also posed a threat to people, their property and industry since early
Lightning sets off rash of new forest fires in the region - Aug 17, 2007
Sault Star,It was another fiery day in the east region Thursday. In the 24 hours before 9 am, 22 new fires were reported. The majority of the blazes were caused by
Forest fires in Manisa are arson - Aug 16, 2007
Today's Zaman,On the Manisa to İzmir motorway, near the Süreyya picnic area, five consecutive forest fires have occurred since 12 Aug., events that suggest the
Forest fires sweep northern Athens - Aug 16, 2007
France24,Forest fire fanned by force winds swept across the northern outskirts of Athens destroying dozens of homes, but firefighters confined it to woodland away
Firefighters battle to contain forest fires near Athens - Aug 16, 2007
EUX.TV,Athens (dpa) - Firefighters near the Greek capital Thursday battled to contain a number of forest fires burning out of control, as well as destroying homes
Forest fires close in on Athens - Aug 16, 2007
Channel 4 News,Strong winds are fanning large forest fires in the northern suburbs of the Greek capital, Athens. The blaze has torched dozens of homes, cars and firetrucks
Forest fires blaze in Athens suburbs - Aug 16, 2007
Channel 4 News,The fires began in Nea Penteli, near the Holy Monastery of Agios Panteleimonas. Gale force winds fanned the flames across Athens prosperous northern suburbs
Forest fires light up - Aug 16, 2007
Sault Star,The majority of fires have been caused by lightning, but there have been a few human caused fires, the Ministry of Natural Resources says. The Sault Ste.
Three new forest fires ignite in Chapleau district - Aug 16, 2007
Timmins Daily Press,Again Wednesday, the majority of the new fire starts were lightning caused. Sault Ste. Marie district had seven new fires, Parry Sound district had six,
Human carelessness can lead to forest fires - Aug 16, 2007
Salem Statesman Journal,Fifty-eight large wildfires were burning Wednesday around the US, covering more than a million acres. That includes three big blazes in Central and Eastern
Manisa fights multiple forest fires - Aug 16, 2007
Turkish Daily News (subscription),The western city of Manisa, which has been stage of five forest fires in the last four days, is now witnessing the biggest blaze so far.
Forest fires touch and burn as Athens waits in fear - Aug 16, 2007
Shanghai Daily,A large cloud of smoke from the Nea Penteli area of Mount Penteli, billows over Athens, yesterday. More than 100 firefighters, aided by 13 water-dropping
Virginia forest fires - Aug 15, 2007
TriCities.com,BY AP The Virginia Department of Forestry says drought-like conditions have led to a huge increase in the number of forest fires this summer, compared with
Drought Conditions Lead To Increase In Forest Fires - Aug 15, 2007
WCAV,Drought conditions in Virginia have lead to a large increase in forest fires this summer according to the Virginia Department of Forestry.
Climate change, forest management result in bigger, hotter fires - Aug 9, 2007
San Francisco Chronicle,Forest fires in the Sierra Nevada are bigger, hotter, more numerous and they are killing more trees than ever as a result of human fire suppression and
Kentucky fire officials fret over dry conditions - Aug 17, 2007
Kentucky.com,..."We have been battling forest fires all summer," she said. So far for the entire year, 79 fires have burned nearly 6000 acres in the forest, she said.
Thunderstorms Expected to Whip Up Montana Fires Thursday - Aug 16, 2007
Flathead Beacon,10154 on the Lewis & Clark National Forest. Fires in Southcentral Montana have started to act up and gain more attention as the fire season progresses.
Progress Made On Stanislaus National Forest Fires - Aug 15, 2007
MyMotherLode.com,According to Forest Service Information Officer Pat Kaunert, a fire broke out around 9am, seven miles NE of Dorrington. Kaunert says the ½ acre fire is
Sepura to help Catalonia fight forest fires and crime - Aug 10, 2007
Telecom Paper (subscription),Sepura said the radios would help firefighters to tackle forest fires in areas with limited coverage. The firefighters operate on the popular Costa Brava
Twelve new forest fires reported in East Fire Region - Aug 15, 2007
Timmins Daily Press,The Ministry of Natural Resources anticipates a busy day today as the sun dries out much of the moisture from yesterday’s rain and lightning fires likely
What's New: Forest fires - 2007 is worst July on record - Aug 7, 2007
Jerusalem Post,Reportedly, EFFIS forecasts continued risk from forest fires for the days ahead and sends these forecasts to the Civil Protection and Forest Services of the
Evacuees flee forest fires in Montana - Aug 10, 2007
Chicago Tribune,SEELEY LAKE, Mont. - Smoke hung heavy Thursday over this western Montana town where most businesses have closed as fire crews battle a voracious forest fire
Two arrests made for Málaga forest fires - Aug 15, 2007
Typically Spanish,By mp - Aug 15, 2007 - 9:35 AM Police have made two arrests in connection with two forest fires in Málaga province which were both started through
Nine New Forest Fires in Sault Area - Aug 14, 2007
Soonews.ca,The majority of the new starts have been lightning caused with the exception of a few human caused fires. The busiest districts were Sault Ste.
Historic Dubrovnik saved from forest fires - Aug 6, 2007
Guardian Unlimited,Forest fires thought to have been sparked by intense heat and fanned by strong winds forced the evacuation of more than 10000 locals and tourists on the
Montana Fires Keep Growing, New Fire Forces Evacuations Near Evaro - Aug 15, 2007
New West,10154 on the Lewis & Clark National Forest. Fires in southcentral Montana have started to act up and gain more attention as the fire season progresses.
Irish tourises stranded by forest fires - Aug 5, 2007
Irish Times,Up to 150 Irish tourists were stranded overnight in a Croatian airport as forest fires raged around them, it emerged today. The holidaymakers, who included
Only You, and Autonomous Pill Bug Robots, Can Prevent Forest Fires - Aug 14, 2007
Gizmodo.com,Scientists in Germany are hard at work on an autonomous, pill-bug-like robot to be used to fight forest fires. It's got legs like the little insect,
BWCA fires lead to forest rebirth - Aug 4, 2007
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),Directing campers through and around charred and changed areas from his Tuscarora Lodge has become a part of Ahrendt's business now, after forest fires
China suffers floods, drought and now forest fires - Aug 3, 2007
Reuters India,Hundreds of police and firemen meanwhile were struggling to douse forest fires in the northern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia, Xinhua said.
Canary Islanders survey the damage from forest fires - Aug 2, 2007
International Herald Tribune,By Victoria Burnett MADRID: Residents and officials in the Canary Islands were surveying the charred aftermath of devastating forest fires that raged across
Forest fires double in number - Aug 3, 2007
Bangkok Post,The latest official report on Thailand's general environmental condition says that the frequency of forest fires is up by an alarming rate in the country.
Canary Islanders survey devastation by forest fires - Aug 2, 2007
Boston Globe,2007 MADRID -- Residents and officials of the Canary Islands surveyed the charred aftermath yesterday of devastating forest fires that raged across
Forest fires in N.China contained - Aug 4, 2007
China Daily,HOHHOT -- About 500 armed policemen and firemen have succeeded in controlling fires in virgin forests in north China's Inner Mongolia, said local forestry
Cool Weather Keeps Lid on Forest Fires - Aug 13, 2007
Opinion250 News,By 250 News The cool weather is helping to keep a lid on the forest fire activity in the Prince George Fire Centre. There were 9 new fires started over the
BC forest fires slowly being contained - Aug 7, 2007
Globe and Mail,The largest remains the Springer Creek fire near Slocan, which covers 28 square kilometres and has forced the evacuation of about 30 homes.
'Siberian forest fires due to climate change' - Aug 1, 2007
Telegraph.co.uk,By Roger Highfield, Science Editor Devastating forest fires in Siberia that send a pall of smoke worldwide are happening more frequently because of climate
NASA MODIS Image of the Day: August 17, 2007 - Fires in Montana ... - Aug 17, 2007
Space Ref (press release)Columns of thick smoke unfurled from forest fires burning across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming and spread eastward across the plains at the foothills of the
Spain says worst forest fires in 50 years in Canary Islands now ... - Aug 1, 2007
International Herald Tribune,AP SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Canary Islands: Crews have managed to control two huge forest fires that forced the evacuation of 14000 people from homes,
Spain unveils aid for Canary Islands after devastating forest fires - Aug 3, 2007
International Herald Tribune,AP MADRID, Spain: Spain announced direct aid and tax breaks Friday for the Canary Islands following the worst forest fires there in 50 years.
An "unprecedented" rise in grass and forest fires had prompted ... - Aug 2, 2007
BBC News,..."We've got a problem in the local area with grass and forest fires, most of them are deliberately set and most set by youths," he said.
12 new forest fires around the Sault - Aug 13, 2007
SooToday.comBy David Helwig All of the fires are less than 0.5 hectares in size and some of the new fires have since been called out. The FireRanger crews will be busy
Devasting Canary Island forest fires under control - Aug 2, 2007
Xinhua,2 (Xinhuanet) -- Two forest fires that forced the evacuation of 14000 people from hotels, homes and campgrounds have been brought under control at one of
Canaries forest fires force evacuation of 10000 - Jul 31, 2007
Guardian Unlimited,Huge plumes of smoke drifted across the skies of the Canary Islands yesterday as two big forest fires forced 10000 people out of their homes to seek safety
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