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News media also pertaining to South Asia can be viewed in the following places

1. Regularly updated Wildland News Features

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2. GFMC News Archive

3. Current News Features Regularly updated by the GFMC

IFFN / GFMC Global Wildland Fire Network Bulletins (last update: 10 December 2006)

Australia: Fires still pose big threat (published by www.thewest.com.au, 6 February 2007)
Australia: WA bushfire out of control (published by www.theage.com.au, 6 February 2007)
Malaysia: More money sought for equipment (published by www.nst.com.my, 6 February 2007)
New Zealand: Drive to find bush fire arsonists (published by tvnz.co.nz, 5 February 2007)
USA: Search is on for inmate who escaped from fire conservation camp (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 5 February 2007)
USA: Warm months ahead spell trouble (published by prescottdailycourier.com, 5 February 2007)
Australia: B.C. firefighters caught in Australian pay row (published by www.canada.com, 5 February 2007)
Maxico: Se pierden 900 mil hectáreas al año por incendios: Conafor (published by www.ecosdelacosta.com.mx, 5 February 2007)
Australia: Major WA bushfire fans out of control (published by www.abc.net.au, 5 February 2007)
Australia: All-year-round commitment the key to managing forest fire (published by www.onlineopinion.com.au, 5 February 2007)
Colombia: Cenap activa AVISO ESPECIAL por Zonas Potenciales a incendios forestales (published by www.rnv.gov.ve, 4 February 2007)
Colombia: Seis grandes incendios forestales arrasan con centenares de hectáreas en el centro del país (published by www.eltiempo.com, 4 February 2007)
Australia: Hot winds to hike Vic bushfire threat (published by batemansbay.yourguide.com.au, 4 February 2007)
Australia: Bushfires trigger Perth smoke alert (published by www.news.com.au, 4 February 2007)
Spain: Presentadas 44 denuncias por incendios forestales (published by www.diariocordoba.com, 4 Febrero 2007)
Australia: WA fires (published by www.skynews.com.au, 4 February 2007)
China: Sept victimes dans deux incendies de forêt dans le centre de la Chine <Seven victims in two forest fires in central China> (published by www.chinaview.cn, 3 February 2007)
Columbia: Temperaturas en la madrugada del sábado bajaron a 5 grados bajo cero en la Sabana de Bogotá (published by www.eltiempo.com, 3 February 2007)
Malaysia: M’sia, S’pore Discuss Environment Issues (published by www.bernama.com.my, 3 Faruary 2007)
Australia: WA teacher dies fleeing bushfire (published by www.smh.com.au, 3 February 2007)
USA: Though rare, a cigarette can spark a wildfire (published by www.mauinews.com, 3 Faruary 2007)
USA: Law’s flaw makes fireworks illegal (published by www.rapidcityjournal.com, 3 February 2007)
New Zealand: Forest fire finally contained (published by http://tvnz.co.nz, 3 February 2007)
India: Global Warming Is Being Seriously Underestimated (published by www.countercurrents.org, 3 February 2007)
France: Climate Report Spurs Immediate Calls for Drastic, Speedy Change (published by www.enn.com, 2 February 2007)
Ghana: Ghana: FC Blamed for Rapid Forest Depletion (published by http://allafrica.com, 2 February 2007)
New Zealand: Rubbish catches fire on vineyard (published by www.stuff.co.nz, 2 February 2007)
USA: This is an El Nino? (published by www.pe.com, 2 February 2007)
USA: Brush with winter: Lack of snow increasing forest fire danger (published by www.telegram.com, 2 February 2007)
Australia: Victoria battles to head off huge bushfire (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 2 February 2007)
Australia: Volunteer firefighter jailed for lighting 18 grass fires (published by www.news.com.au, 2 February 2007)
USA: Jury decides train sparked wildfire, did more than $300K in damages (published by www.tcpalm.com, 2 February 2007)
Spain: La acusación aplaude que el fiscal pida incluir en la vista al matrimonio fallecido en Riotinto (published by www.huelvainformacion.es, 2 February 2007)
New Zealand: Fire still burning near Northland forest (published by www.stuff.co.nz, 2 February 2007)
Mexico: Capacita Conafor a comuneros para evitar incendios forestales (published by www.oloramitierra.com.mx,1 February 2007)
New Zealand: Visitors stop grass fire spreading (published by www.stuff.co.nz, 1 February 2007)
New Zealand: Arson suspected at reserve (published by www.tcpalm.com,1 February 2007)
Cape Verde: Cabo Verde y FAO firman programa de cooperación técnica (published by www.afrol.com,1 February 2007)
Hawaii: Discarded cigarette may have started Maui forest fire (published by starbulletin.com,1 February 2007)
Australia: Tourism industry wants grants for bushfire recovery (published by www.abc.net.au, 1 February 2007
Australia: Concerns fire trucks may have damaged ovals (published by www.abc.net.au,1 February 2007)
Australia: Bracks pledges extra $4m for bushfire affected tourism (published by www.abc.net.au, 31 January 2007)
Australia: Victoria’s Hermit Mt bushfire contained, (published by www.smh.com.au, 31 January 2007)
USA: Agencies’ fire performance gets criticized (published by www.billingsgazette.net, 31 January 2007)
USA: Kennedy Fire Tower to go to highest bidder (published by www.parkfallswi.com, 31 January 2007)
Hawaii: Progress on Big Isle wildfire threatened (published by starbulletin.com, 31 January 2007)
Honduras: Incendios forestales (published by www.elheraldo.hn, 31 January 2007)
Mexico: Pronostican Temporada de Incendios Crítica (published by www.desastres.org, 31 January 2007
USA: Wildfire-ravaged land being re-seeded (published by www.magicvalley.com, 31 January 2007)
USA: Senate Hearing: Costs of Wildfire Suppression (published by www.rotor.com, 31 January 2007)
Thailand: Thais offer to train forest firefighters (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 31 January 2007)
Indonesia: Indonesia Wants To Be Paid For Slowing Deforestation (published by http://news.mongabay.com, 31 January 2007)
Southeast Asia: Once a Dream Fuel, Palm Oil May Be an Eco-Nightmare (published by www.nytimes.com, 31 January 2007)
Indonesia: RI to Host Climate Conference (Source: The Jakarta Post, 30 January 2007)
Australia: Timber industry fears long-term bushfire damage (published by www.abc.net.au, 30 January 2007)
Australia: Bushfire season may be extended (published by www.abc.net.au, 30 January 2007)
Southeast Asia: Palm Oil — The Southeast Asia Report (published by www.theoildrum.com, 30 January 2007)
Australia: Vic bushfire threat not over: Bracks (published by wimmera.yourguide.com.au, 29 January 2007)
Australia: Fires still burning in Perth’s east (published by www.theage.com.au, 29 January 2007)
South Africa: Fire havoc follows blistering heatwave (published by www.theherald.co.za, 29 January 2007)
South Africa: Rare yellowwood forest damaged in Klapmutskop fire (published by www.wine.co.za, 29 January 2007)
Argentina: Calentamiento global e incendios/ Thomas Kitzberger, investigador: Habrá más huracanes (published by www.noticiasyprotagonistas.com, 29 January 2007)
Honduras: Unos 40 incendios se reportaron ayer (published by www.elheraldo.hn, 28 January 2007)
USA: Sediment delivery after a wildfire (published by www.huliq.com, 28 January 2007)
Peru: Genera deforestación en Perú graves impactos ambientales y sociales (published by www.milenio.com, 27 January 2007)
Hawaii: Maui forest fire expands to 600 acres (published by starbulletin.com, 27 January 2007)
USA: Settlement gives Pierz woman a chance to be a firefighter (published by www.brainerddispatch.com, 27 January 2007)
Australia: Crews battle bushfire south of Perth (published by www.abc.net.au, 27 January 2007)
Australia: Bushfire threatens Vic campground (published by www.theage.com.au, 27 January 2007)
Guatemala: Lanzan campaña contra incendios (published by www.prensalibre.com, 27 January 2007)
Hawaii: Polipoli forest reserve blaze still burning (published by www.mauinews.com, 27 January 2007)
USA: Firefighters Tell True Stories of Heroism and Heartbreak in 90-Minute Documentary (published by insurancenewsnet.com, 27 January 2007)
Hawaii: Maui fire threatens four plant species (published by www.honoluluadvertiser.com, 26 January 2007)
Mexico: Cero tolerancia en esta temporada de incendios forestales (published by www.sipse.com.mx, 26 January 2007)
South Africa: Veld fires rage in dry Nelson Mandela Metropole (published by www.sabcnews.com, 26 January 2007)
USA: Forester stresses need for more funding for wildfire protection (published by www.dailysentinel.com, 26 January 2007)
USA: Homes at risk to wildfire could come under inspection (published by www.montrosepress.com, 26 January 2007)
USA: Fewer federal fire-fighting dollars expected in Nevada (published by www.lasvegassun.com, 25 January 2007)
Senegal: Plusieurs vergers et une partie de la forêt ravagés par un incendie (published by www.lobservateur.sn, 25 January 2007)
South Africa: Firefighters pushed to limit on scorching day (published by www.iol.co.za, 25 January 2007)
USA: Closure of sawmill could spark massive Sierra wildfires, some fear (published by www.bradenton.com, 25 January 2007)
USA: Firefighter Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter (published by www.occupationalhazards.com, 25 January 2007)
USA: New name, same mission for agency (published by www.santamariatimes.com, 25 January 2007)
Indonesia: Komodo Park forest on fire (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 24 January 2007)
USA: Fire danger fuels trees-for-fuel plans (published by www.localnewswatch.com, 24 January 2007)
South Africa: Firefighter burned on duty (published by www.sabcnews.com, 24 January 2007)
Australia: Relief for Vicotria’s bushfire-affected schools (published by media-newswire.com, 24 January 2007)
Australia: Man, 20, charged over $3.4m plantation fire (published by www.smh.com.au, 24 January 2007)
USA: Wildfire in Ventura County extinguished, no homes damaged (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 23 January 2007)
South Africa: High winds fan Western Cape fires (published by www.int.iol.co.za, 23 January 2007
USA: USFS managers report cold weather, good burn (published by www.themountainmail.com, 22 January 2007)
USA: US Firefighters to Help Ease Australian Bushfire Crisis (published by www.voanews.com, 22 January 2007)
Bulgaria: Burning Stubbles Cause Fires in Several Towns and Villages (ROUNUP) (published by www.focus-fen.net, 21 January 2007)
USA: Wildfire danger fuels interest in mills to burn wood waste for electricity (published by sports.espn.go.com, 20 January 2007)
Australia: Downpour douses bushfire threat (published by www.thewest.com.au, 20 January 2006)
USA: Wildfire danger fuels interest in mills to burn wood waste for electricity (published by sports.espn.go.com, 20 January 2007)
Australia: Rain eases Vitcoria bushfire threat (published by www.thewest.com.au, 20 January 2007)
Australia: Thredbo bushfire threat eases (published by www.abc.net.au, 20 January 2007)
USA: Fire officials greenlight fire-safety project (published by www.dailybulletin.com, 20 January 2007)
USA: Rats caused wildfire near Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant (published by www.contracostatimes.com, 19 January 2007)
USA: Fire and ice: Burnpiles blaze through the winter (published by www.sierrasun.com, 19 January 2007)
Australia: Brief lull in Australia’s bushfire hell (published by environment.newscientist.com, 19 January 2007)
USA: Officials propose looser hunting regulations in wildfire areas (published by www.havredailynews.com, 19 January 2007)
USA: Rats caused wildfire near Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant (published by www.contracostatimes.com, 19 January 2007)
Australia: World faces megafire threat – Australian expert (published by www.stuff.co.nz, 19 January 2007)
USA: Regional fire crews will help fight Australia fires (published by www.rockymountainnews.com, 19 January 2007)
Australia: Bushfire closes section of Overland Track (published by www.abc.net.au, 19 January 2007)
USA: Fire and ice: Burn piles blaze through the winter (published by www.sierrasun.com, 19 January 2007)
Australia: One dead in Adelaide bush fire (published by tvnz.co.nz, 18 January 2007)
Australia: Australia braced for more bush fires (published by www.ireland.com, 18 January 2007)
Australia: Australia bush fires rage on; more hot weather is in the forecast (published by www.boston.com, 18 January 2007)
Australia: Masterton man battling Australian bushfires (published by times-age.co.nz, 18 January 2007)
USA: Forest fires major source of mercury emissions (published by www.edie.net, 17 January 2007)
Bulgaria: Large Forest Fire Rages near Koprivshtitsa (published by www.focus-fen.net, 17 January 2007)
Australia: Fire heading for Thredbo (published by www.smh.com.au, 17 January 2007)
Australia: Bushfire crisis worst ever: Bracks (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 17 January 2007)
India: 300 acres of grassland gutted in fire (published by mangalorean.com, 17 January 2007)
Australia: Bushfire causes massive blackouts in Victoria (published by www.thewest.com.au, 16 January 2007)
New Zealand: Aust bush fire causes blackouts (published by tvnz.co.nz, 16 January 2007)
Chile: Conaf: En 2007 tenemos menos incendios forestales pero más superficie dañada (published by www.cooperativa.cl, 16 January 2007)
Chile: Incendios Forestales en Chile (published by www.desastres.org, 16 January 2007)
Chile: Familias perdieron todo en incendios forestales (published by teletrece.canal13.cl, 16 January 2007)
Australia: Rain helps douse forest fire (published by www.abc.net.au, 16 January 2007)
Chile: Incendios forestales arrasan con 16.000 héctareas de bosque (published by www.lasegunda.com, 16 January 2007)
Australia/ New Zealand: Kiwi firefighters ready for big day across the Tasman (published by www.tv3.co.nz, 16 January 2007)
Australia: Wildfire ravages national park (published by www.abc.net.au, 16 January 2007)
USA: Green groups appeal judge’s forest decision (published by www.montanaforum.com, 15 January 2007)
Australia: Rare species escapes fire (published by the.standard.net.au, 15 January 2007)
USA: Quick criticism of new Forest Service chief (published by www.msnbc.msn.com, 15 January 2007)
Canada: National Forest Health Strategy Not Needed…Yet (published by www.opinion250.com, 15 January 2007)
Colombia: Faltan mecanismos para la prevención de los incendios forestales (published by www.lafm.com.co, 15 January 2007)
Australia: Survivors emerging from ruins of forest (published by the.standard.net.au, 15 January 2007)
USA: Green groups appeal judge’s forest decision (published by www.montanaforum.com, 15 January 2007)
Australia: SOS call for American firefighters (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 15 January 2007)
Hawaii: Volunteer efforts reduce invasive grass species (published by www.honoluluadvertiser.com, 14 January 2007)
Canada: Absence de neige – On craint pour la forêt (published by www.radio-canada.ca, 14 January 2007)
Colombia: Incendio asustó a turistas y feligreses en el cerro de Monserrate (published by www.lapatria.com, 14 January 2007)
Uruguay: Evacuaron turistas en un balneario uruguayo por un voraz incendio forestal (published by www.26noticias.com.ar, 14 January 2007)
Bulgaria: Fire in Osogovo Balkan Mountain was Destinguished (published by www.focus-fen.net, 14 January 2007)
Australia: Australian forest fires devour 1 million hectares (published by news.monstersandcritics.com, 14 January 2007)
Chile: Seis mil hectáreas y 45 casas destruidas por incendios (published by www.ansa.it, 14 January 2007)
Global: Calentamiento oceánico produciría grandes incendios forestales (published by www.lacapital.com.ar, 14 January 2007)
USA: Missoulian to become 1st female forest chief (published by www.billingsgazette.net, 13 January 2007)
USA: Calif. firefighters debate effect of criminal allegations (published by www.firerescue1.com, 13 January 2007)
USA: BOCC Support the Use of Wildland Fire as Management Tool (published by www.thewest.com.au, 13 January 2007)
USA: Feds: Boy Scouts Started $12 Million Utah Fire (published by cbs13.com, 12 January 2007)
USA: Washington Crew Boss’ Criminal Charges Worry Wildland Fire Groups (published by cms.firehouse.com, 12 January 2007)
Australia: Mt Buller village on bushfire alert (published by www.thewest.com.au, 12 January 2007)
Australia: Bushfires will cut Murray flows (published by www.news.com.au, 12 January 2007
Australia: Blazing new trails (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 12 January 2007)
Australia: Crews contain Mt Bold bushfire (published by www.abc.net.au, 12 January 2007)
Australia: Bushfire ember attack threat (published by www.news.com.au, 12 January 2007)
Australia: Fires and global warming threaten river (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 12 January 2007)
Australia: Home feared lost in Victoria (published by www.news.com.au, 12 January 2007)
Argentina: Campaña contra incendios (published by www.elciudadanobche.com.ar, 11 January 2007)
Australia: Day of reckoning for towns facing bushfire threat (published by www.thewest.com.au, 11 January 2007)
USA: Trial by Fire, Firefighters share skills, learn new techniques at academy (published by www.journal-advocate.com, 11 January 2007)
USA: Controlled burn – Fire part of management plan for refuge (published by www.timesdaily.com, 11 January 2007)
South Africa: Watch those puffs and butts, public told (published by www.iol.co.za, 11 January 2007)
Spain: El Gobierno realiza un seguimiento de “puntos calientes” a través de satélites para evitar incendios forestales (published by www.lavanguardia.es, 11 January 2007)
Chile: Incendio forestal amenazó viviendas en la parte alta de Valparaíso (published by www.login.cl, 11 January 2007)
Argentina: El fuego no dejó nada en Huinca Lo (published by www.lavozdelpueblo.com.ar, 11 January 2007)
Spain: Las brigadas forestales de la Diputación intervinieron en 255 incendios en 2006 (published by www.elciudadanobche.com.ar, 11 January 2007)
USA: `Nothing ruled out’ in Malibu wildfire probe (published by www.presstelegram.com, 10 January 2007)
China: La Chine très exposée au risque incendies de forêt en 2007 (published by www.catnat.net, 10 January 2007)
USA: Forest fires fuel more mercury emissions than previously believed (published by www.dailyindia.com, 10 January 2007)
China: Climate change could fuel China’s forest fires (published by today.reuters.co.uk, 10 January 2007)
Spain: Desarrollo Rural y ADIF firman un convenio de prevención y lucha contra los incendios (published by www.agroinformacion.com , 10 January 2007)
USA: Malibu mansions hit by wildfire (published by www.radionz.co.nz , 10 January 2007)
Australia: Government bushfire response ‘pathetic’ (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 10 January 2007)
Australia: Gippsland fires (published by www.skynews.com.au, 10 January 2007)
Australia: Bushfires: Vic burns while NSW clouded by smoke (published by batemansbay.yourguide.com.au, 9 January 2007)
Australia: Threat to bushfire research (published by wimmera.yourguide.com.au, 9 January 2007)
Australia: Town stocks up as fire nears (published by www.news.com.au, 9 January 2007)
Australia: CFA to keep eye on swamp fires (published by www.abc.net.au, 9 January 2007)
Vietnam: Risks of forest fires examined (published by vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn, 9 January 2007)
USA: Burned forests still have economic value (published by www.columbian.com, 9 January 2007)
USA: Federal audit seeks more accountability for wildfires (published by www.dailybulletin.com, 8 January 2007)
USA: Wildland Urban Interface War Begins (published by www.newwest.net, 8 January 2007)
USA: Annual Colorado Wildland Fire and Incident Academy opens at Northeastern Junior College (published by www.journal-advocate.com, 8 January 2007)
Chile: Postergan juicio oral contra mapuche acusado en caso Poluco-Pidenco (published by www.elmostrador.cl v, 8 January 2007)
Spain: González Pons considera “positivo” el balance de descenso de incendios forestales (published by www.agroinformacion.com , 8 January 2007)
Hawaii: HECO energy plan under fire (published by www.honoluluadvertiser.com, 8 January 2007)
Singapore: Jambi, Singapore Discuss Forest Fire (published by www.antara.co.id, 8 January 2007)
USA: Wildfire threatens seaside homes near Los Angeles (published by www.stuff.co.nz, 8 January 2007)
New Zealand: Fire on Northbank flares up again (published by www.stuff.co.nz, 8 January 2007)
Australia: Gippsland faces renewed fire risk (published by www.theage.com.au, 7 January 2007)
Australia: Fire breaks to remain as tax breaks kick in (published by www.bordermail.com.au, 6 January 2007)
Argentina: Los árboles no mienten (published by www.momarandu.com, 6 January 2007)
Venezuela: Reportan siete incendios forestales en Parque Henry Pittier (published by www.el-nacional.com, 6 January 2007)
Canada: B.C. firefighters head to Australia to battle blazes (published by www.canada.com, 5 January 2007)
Southeast Asia: Experts sniff at ‘blow hot, blow cold’ approach to haze problem (published by www.todayonline.com, 5 January 2007)
Ghana: Let’s All Guard Against Fire (published by allafrica.com, 5 January 2007)
Australia: Water quality fears behind restrictions (published by www.bordermail.com.au, 5 January 2007)
United Kingdom: Signs of life on fire-ravaged moor (published by www.thisisbradford.co.uk, 4 January 2007)
Global: Scientists Say 2007 May Be Warmest Yet (published by www.enn.com, 4 January 2007)
Viet Nam: Drought threat casts shadow on agriculture (published by vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn, 4 January 2007)
New Zealand: Coromandel residents flee bushfire (published by www.stuff.co.nz, 4 January 2007)
Canada: Wildfire protection work almost complete in Lake Louise (published by www.cbc.ca, 3 January 2007)
Côte d’Ivoire: Bondoukou – “plus de pardon, les pyromanes iront en prison” (published by fr.allafrica.com, 3 January 2007)
Switzerland: Sécheresse au Tessin: interdiction absolue d’allumer des feux (published by www.tdg.ch, 3 January 2007)
Australia: Mini-satellites on bushfire patrol (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 3 January 2007)
USA: As Costs of Wildfires Grow, So Does a Question: Who Should Pay? (published by www.nytimes.com, 2 January 2007)
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon appoints Sir John Holmes as the new Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator (published by ochaonline.un.org, 2 January 2007)
Indonesia: Borneo yields more than 50 new species (published by www.999today.com, 2 January 2007)
Australia: Recovery teams assess bushfire impact on livestock (published by www.abc.net.au, 2 January 2007)
USA: Tax rebate to be proposed for volunteer firefighters (published by www.9news.com, 2 January 2007)
India: Steps taken to prevent forest fire (published by www.hindu.com, 2 January 2007)
Brazil: Researchers Say Warming May Change Amazon (published by www.enn.com, 2 January 2007)
Australia: Rain hampers firefighters in Victoria (published by www.newstalkzb.co.nz, 2 January 2007)
USA: Wildfire supervisors worry about effects of new legislation (published by www.komotv.com, 2 January 2007)
Australia: Lightning sparks new fires in Victoria (published by tvnz.co.nz, 1 January 2007)

24. November 2007/by GFMCadmin