GFMC: Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
March 2006
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Mozambique: Le continent remporte la palme des feux de forêt (published by www.malango.net, 31 March 2006)
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Bhutan: Fire destroys forest, injures woman (published by www.kuenselonline.com, 31 March 2006)
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Bhutan: Forest fire kills one (published by www.kuenselonline.com, 31 March 2006)
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Canada: Bog fire bill costs Delta $310,000 (published by www.southdeltaleader.com, 31 March 2006)
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Australia: Dry weather extends bushfire risk (published by www.abc.net.au, 29 March 2006)
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Mexico: Acusan a peregrinos de provocar incendios forestales (published by www.launion.com.mx, 29 March 2006)
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Cuba: Estudian forma de combatir incendios forestales (published by www.ain.camaguey.cu, 29 March 2006)
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China: Vice premier calls for more efforts to prevent forest fire (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 29 March 2006)
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Canada: La saison des feux de forêt commence le 1er avril (published by www.gnb.ca, 29 March 2006)
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Jamaica: Massive bush fire taxes Black River Fire Dept (published by www.radiojamaica.com, 28 March 2006)
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France: Les principales causes et solutions à la déforestation (published by www.notre-planete.info, 28 March 2006)
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Mariana Islands: Hotshot officials start training locals for wildland firefighting (published by www.saipantribune.com, 28 March 2006)
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USA: Mysterious wetlands (published by www.thetandd.com, 28 March 2006)
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Honduras: Anuncian medidas para prevenir y combatir incendios forestales (published by www.laprensahn.com, 27 March 2006)
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India: Woman severely burnt in CCpur forest fire (published by www.kanglaonline.com, 27 March 2006)
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Bhutan: Fire destroys 10 acres of chirpine forest (published by www.kuenselonline.com, 27 March 2006)
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South Korea: Rampant Bush Fire (published by times.hankooki.com, 27 March 2006)
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USA: In expert hands, controlled burns help nature thrive (published by www.mlive.com, 26 March 2006)
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Haïti: Centre pour le développement harmonieux a fêté la Terre (published by nwww.haitipressnetwork.com, 26 March 2006)
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China: Forest fire put out in Beijing outskirt (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 26 March 2006)
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Australia: Pilot tells inquest fire ‘unstoppable’ (published by www.abc.net.au, 24 March 2006)
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Dominican Republic: Medio Ambiente afirma que logró sofocar incendio forestal en Dajabón (published by www.clavedigital.com.do, 24 March 2006)
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Honduras: NO A LOS INCENDIOS FORESTALES (published by www.radioamerica.hn, 24 March 2006)
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El Salvador: Bomberos reitera su llamado a la prevención de incendios forestales (published by www.laprensagrafica.com, 24 March 2006)
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Canada: Forest fire season starts soon (published by www.tbsource.com, 23 March 2006)
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Mexico: Se incrementarán incendios forestales: bomberos (published by www.diariodelistmo.com, 23 March 2006)
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Mariana Islands: DPS cautions public vs disastrous bush fires (published by www.saipantribune.com, 23 March 2006)
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United Kingdom: Heather dropped by helicopter to undo years of hilltop damage (published by www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk, 23 March 2006)
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Australia: Study into alpine fires at Eucumbene (published by cooma.yourguide.com.au, 23 March 2006)
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Chile: Autoridades investigarán participación de pirómanos en incendios forestales (published by www.cooperativa.cl, 22 March 2006)
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Guatemala: Sipecif asegura que los incendios forestales se han reducido (published by www.prensalibre.com, 22 March 2006)
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New Zealand: Probe wanted into Bideford forest fire (published by times-age.co.nz, 22 March 2006)
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France: Huit ans de prison pour un pyromane multirécidiviste (published by www.latribune.fr, 22 March 2006)
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USA: Developing A Wild Fire Management Plan (published by www.kxan.com, 22 March 2006)
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Botswana: Tsogwane calls for increase in compensation (published by www.gov.bw, 22 March 2006)
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Honduras: Incendios forestales destruyen 700 hectáreas bosques en Honduras (published by www.radioamerica.hn, 22 March 2006)
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Algeria: Le feu, la nature et… lhomme (published by www.elwatan.com, 21 March 2006)
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Mexico: Mueren brigadistas voluntarios en incendio forestal en Oaxaca (published by www.eluniversal.com.mx, 21 March 2006)
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Spain: Guadalajara fire victims ask EU for indemnizations (published by www.spainherald.com, 21 March 2006)
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USA: Report finds Forest Service must strengthen oversight of contract firefighters (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 21 March 2006)
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Algeria: « Des comités de riverains pour sauver la forêt » (published by www.elwatan.com, 21 March 2006)
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El Salvador: Muere estudiante panameña en incendio forestal (published by www.laprensagrafica.com, 21 March 2006)
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USA: Firefighters Battle Grass Fire Near Ammunition Plant (published by www.channel3000.com, 21 March 2006)
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China: Troops contain forest fire in Shanxi (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 21 March 2006)
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Algeria: La forêt Algérienne face aux caprices du temps (published by www.elwatan.com, 21 March 2006)
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Guatemala: Alerta roja por incendios forestales (published by www.prensalibre.com, 21 March 2006)
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USA: Fighting fire with fire (published by www.islandpacket.com, 20 March 2006)
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China: Forest Fire Breaks out, Threatening 1,500-Year-Old Cliff Temple (published by en.chinabroadcast.cn, 20 March 2006)
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USA: Smoky haze from controlled burn puzzles Forest Service (published by www.citizen-times.com, 20 March 2006)
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Malaysia: 17-day peat fire in Pengerang estates doused (published by www.nst.com.my, 20 March 2006)
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Indonesia: E Kalimantan loses 500,000 hectares of forest annually (published by www.antara.co.id, 19 March 2006)
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Mexico: Coordinación, fundamental para combatir incendios forestales: Cofom (published by www.mimorelia.com, 19 March 2006)
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Honduras: Incendios forestales (published by www.elheraldo.hn, 18 March 2006)
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USA: With fire risk high, we should diligently keep downed wood, leaves away from our houses (published by www.citizen-times.com, 18 March 2006)
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UN: German Named to Head UN Environment Agency (published by www.planetark.com, 17 March 2006)
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USA: Drought May Worsen in US Southwest, Plains — NOAA (published by www.planetark.com, 17 March 2006)
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Canada: Ce feu a… 6000 ans! (published by www.sciencepresse.qc.ca, 15 March 2006)
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USA: Texas Wildfires Burn Toward Oklahoma; Rain Coming (published by www.planetark.com, 15 March 2006)
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Nicaragua: Soldados se adiestran para combatir incendios forestales (published by www.elnuevodiario.com.ni, 15 March 2006)
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Malaysia: Indonesia urged to ratify haze agreement (published by www.mmail.com.my, 15 March 2006)
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USA: Biscuit Fire Tests Effectiveness Of Forest Thinning And Prescribed Burning Practices (published by www.sciencedaily.com, 15 March 2006)
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Indonesia: Malaysia begins upset with forest fires in Indonesia (published by www.antara.co.id, 15 March 2006)
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Trinidad & Tobago: Body found in burnt field (published by www.trinidadexpress.com, 15 March 2006)
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Canada: Petit insecte, grande menace (published by www.cyberpresse.ca, 15 March 2006)
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South Africa: Butt out (published by www.capetimes.co.za, 15 March 2006)
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Indonesia: Riau pledges to put out forest fires (published by www.nst.com.my, 15 March 2006)
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Guatemala: Fire Consuming Guatemala Forest (published by www.plenglish.com, 14 March 2006)
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Australia: Money needed to fix bulldozed rainforest (published by kempsey.yourguide.com.au, 14 March 2006)
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Malaysia: Don’t Worry About Haze, Public Told (published by www.bernama.com.my, 14 March 2006)
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Peru: Incendio forestal genera alarma en parte zonal de San Juan de Miraflores (published by www.cpnradio.com.pe, 13 March 2006)
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Jamaica: St. Elizabeth citizens left vulnerable by crippled fire dept (published by www.radiojamaica.com, 11 March 2006)
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Guatemala: Se reportan 22 incendios forestales en Jalapa (published by www.prensalibre.com, 11 March 2006)
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Malaysia: Forest Fires In Riau Threaten Haze In Malaysia (published by www.bernama.com.my, 11 March 2006)
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USA: Lewes plans controlled phragmites burn – weather permitting (published by www.capegazette.com, 10 March 2006)
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Australia: Bushfire Appeal hits $40,000 mark (published by stawell.yourguide.com.au, 10 March 2006)
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USA: Now is the time to watch for grass fires (published by www.thenoblesvilletimes.com, 9 March 2006)
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UK: 4x4s to help tackle rural forest and moorland fires (published by www.berwicktoday.co.uk,9 March 2006)
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Australia: Mayor backs push to change vegetation laws (published by www.abc.net.au, 9 March 2006)
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Mexico: Sofocan incendio forestal en Edomex (published by www.eluniversal.com.mx, 9 March 2006)
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Guatemala: Evacuan a familias por incendio forestal (published by www.noti7.com.gt,9 March 2006)
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USA: Wildfire Prevention (published by community.emeraldcoast.com, 9 March 2006)
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Indonesia: Riau governor orders arrest of people setting forest of fires (published by www.antara.co.id, 9 March 2006)
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Ireland: Minister issues forest fire warning (published by www.irishexaminer.com, 8 March 2006)
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Malaysia: Air Purifier Lamps For Damp, Dirty Air (published by www.bernama.com.my, 9 March 2006)
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Trinidad: Frequent rainfall decreases bush fires in South Trinidad (published by www.trinidadexpress.com/, 8 March 2006)
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Mexico: Sigue fuera de control incendio forestal (published by www2.eluniversal.com.mx, 8 March 2006)
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Cuba: Previenen en Pinar del Río Incendios Forestales (published by www.radioreloj.cu, 8 March 2006)
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Spain: La alerta extraordinaria por incendios forestales se amplía a toda la Comunidad (published by www.panorama-actual.es/, 8 March 2006)
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USA: ‘Project Wildfire’ wins federal grants – Continued effort to curb wildfire danger (published by www.ktvz.com, 8 March 2006)
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South Africa: Veld fires destroy homes (published by www.sabcnews.com, 8 March 2006)
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Australia: Funds for fire trails (published by bombala.yourguide.com.au, 8 March 2006)
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Spain: El Ayuntamiento de Finestrat cree que el incendio fue intencionado (published by servicios.laverdad.es/, 8 March 2006)
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Spain: Evacuadas más de 30 personas por un incendio forestal en Finestrat (published by www.cadenaser.com, 8 March 2006)
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USA: Local firefighters deployed to South (published by www.mtexpress.com, 8 March 2006)
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Canada: Flower power hazard (published by www.sherwoodparknews.com, 8 March 2006)
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USA: Grass fire scorches thousands of acres (published by www.kansas.com, 8 March 2006)
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Spain: Localidad alicantina de Finestrat afectada por incendio forestal (published by actualidad.terra.es, 8 March 2006)
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USA: Fire burns 16 acres (published by durangoherald.com, 8 March 2006)
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Brazil: Forest fire (published by news.scotsman.com, 8 March 2006)
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USA: Wildfire threats throughout Southwest USA (published by www.fs-world.com, 7 March 2006)
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USA: Man faces criminal charge for starting forest fire (published by www.wdbj7.com, 7 March 2006)
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Guatemala: Totonicapán: Bomberos forestales piden apoyo (published by www.prensalibre.com, 7 March 2006)
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USA: Official warns of ‘explosive’ fire threat on public lands (published by www.sanluisobispo.com, 7 March 2006)
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Argentina: Capacitación para la brigada contra incendios forestales (published by www.diarioc.com.ar, 7 March 2006)
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Mexico: Incendio forestal arrasa 3 mil hectáreas (published by www2.eluniversal.com.mx, 7 March 2006)
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USA: WNF officials brace for fire season (published by www.irontontribune.com, 7 March 2006)
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Tasmania: Blaze threatens Tasmanian town (published by www.abc.net.au,7 March 2006)
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USA: Haze hits; Brevard under red flag warning (published by www.floridatoday.com, 6 March 2006)
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Spain: Medio Ambiente aprueba medidas para la retirada de residuos forestales en los montes (published by http://www.agroinformacion.com, 6 March 2006)
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USA: Dry weather and wind fuel 275-acre Saluda forest fire (published by http://www.citizen-times.com, 6 March 2006)
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South Africa: Veld fire burns 20 elephants (published by www.news24.com, 6 March 2006)
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Indonesia: Satellite detects at least 40 hot spots in Riau (published by www.antara.co.id, 6 March 2006)
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New Zealand: Grass fire bites in mid-Canterbury (published by www.newstalkzb.co.nz, 6 March 2006)
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Nepal: Forest Fire in Taplejung Moves into Villages, Govt yet Unaware (published by www.newslinenepal.com, 5 March 2006)
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India: Fire at Singalila National Park (published by www.thestatesman.net, 5 March 2006)
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Panama: Trasladan a Fiscalía Ambiental caso de incendio forestal en Panamá (published by www.radional.gob.pa, 4 March 2006)
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South Africa: Runaway fire brought under control (published by www.news24.com, 3 March 2006)
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New Zealand: Forest fire still burning (published by times-age.co.nz, 3 March 2006)
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Jamaica: Bush fire halts traffic on Highway 2000 (published by www.jamaica-gleaner.com, 3 March 2006)
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New Zealand: Bush fire threatens Hell’s Gate (published by www.dailypost.co.nz, 3 March 2006)
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Nicaragua: Campaña contra incendios forestales (published by www.elnuevodiario.com.ni, 3 March 2006)
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Australia: Tourism recovery anger (published by wimmera.yourguide.com.au, 3 March 2006)
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Indonesia: Sumatran tigers habitat threatened by hot spots (published by www.antara.co.id, 3 March 2006)
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Spain: Crearán una fuerza cuatripartita contra incendios forestales (published by actualidad.terra.es, 3 March 2006)
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Brunei Darussalam: Public Told To Stop Open Burning Activities (published by www.brudirect.com, 3 March 2006)
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Brazil: Brazil Opens Chunks of Amazon Forest to Logging (published by www.planetark.com, 3 March 2006)
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Indonesia: Around 10,000 hectares of bush in Riau catches fire (published by www.antara.co.id, 2 March 2006)
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Canada: Pine Beetles Likened To ‘Silent Forest Fire’ In Canada (published by news.tbo.com, 2 March 2006)
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South Africa: Sabotage claim a mystery to Eskom (published by www.int.iol.co.za, 1 March 2006)
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USA: Biscuit logging moves to roadless areas (published by www.oregonlive.com, 1 March 2006)
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USA: Senators question shift in fire funds (published by www.abqtrib.com, 1 March 2006)
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Thailand: Phuket gets prepared for forest fire prevention and in handling any emergency situation (published by www.thaisnews.com, 1 March 2006)
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Cuba: Incendios forestales dañan 12 mil hectáreas en una década (published by www.cubavision.cubaweb.cu, 1 March 2006)
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