GFMC: Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
March 2008
- USA: Purposely Setting Brush Fires (published by www.wftv.com, 31 March 2008)
- USA: Fireworks: recreation or ridiculous? (published by www.theunion.com, 31 March 2008)
- USA: Wildland Firefighting and the USFS Budget (published by www.rotor.com, 31 March 2008)
- USA: Two boys facing felony charges in brush fire (published by www.nbc-2.com, 31 March 2008)
- India: Fire engulfs 5 Satkosia forest ranges (published by www.newindpress.com, 31 March 2008)
- USA: Forest Service to reopen areas burned in Zaca wildfire (published by www.mercurynews.com, 31 March 2008)
- USA: AgriLife Researcher Looking at Wildfire Impact on South Texas Wildlife (published by agnews.tamu.edu, 31 March 2008)
- Global: Next chance to cool our simmering planet (published by nationmultimedia.com, 31 March 2008)
- Australia: Do or die for threatened species (published by www.smh.com.au, 31 March 2008)
- Thailand: Smog in northern air is Thai problem alone (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 31 March 2008)
- USA: Two firefighters hurt battling fire in Texas (published by www.oregonlive.com, 30 March 2008)
- Azerbaijan: Careless use of fire and warm windy weather caused forest fire in Azerbaijan (published by abc.az, 30 March 2008)
- Azerbaijan: Human negligence causes 7 forest fires in Azerbaijan (published by en.apa.az, 30 March 2008)
- Thailand: Hot weather seen as causing more stress (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 29 March 2008)
- USA: Weldona man dies fighting grass fire (published by www.fortmorgantimes.com, 29 March 2008)
- Trinidad and Tobago: Met official: Frontal rainfall systems keep forest fires in check (published by www.newsday.co.tt, 29 March 2008)
- USA: Solar Thermal Electricity: Catching the Eye of Utility Companies (published by www.enn.com, 28 March 2008)
- Indonesia: Bengkalis Dams Canals to Prevent Forested Peatland Fires (published by The Jakarta Post, 28 March 2008)
- Global: Artic pollution appeared in 1800s, researcher says (published by media.www.dailyutahchronicle.com, 28 March 2008)
- Indonesia: Surfing and crashing in the Indonesian oil palm boom (published by http://old.thejakartapost.com, 28 March 2008)
- USA: Two firefighters hurt battling blaze (published by www.mineralwellsindex.com, 28 March 2008)
- USA: Hayman Fire starter receives probation, to be freed in June (published by www.rockymountainnews.com, 28 March 2008)
- Thailand: Military deployed to firewatch duty in forest fire zones (published by enews.mcot.net, 28 March 2008)
- Thailand: Royal unit to treat haze victims (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 28 March 2008)
- Thailand: Haze keeps visitors away from Chiang Mai (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 28 March 2008)
- Thailand: Crown Prince sponsors free treatments for haze in Mae Hong Son (published by nationmultimedia.com, 28 March 2008)
- Australia: Good growth creates bushfire risk in northern WA (published by www.abc.net.au, 28 March 2008)
- Micronesia: Reported grass fires sign of dry season (published by www.mvariety.com, 28 March 2008)
- United Kingdom: Lancashire fire service launches ‘Caterpillar’ engine (published by www.lep.co.uk, 27 March 2008)
- Asia: Asia must reverse massive deforestation: U.N. (published by www.enn.com, 27 March 2008)
- USA: Police: Smoking truck may have started fires (published by www.app.com, 27 March 2008)
- USA: Save our trees (published by www.baltimoresun.com, 27 March 2008)
- USA: Fight forest fires, clean the air (published by www.mydesert.com, 27 March 2008)
- Greece: Last Summers Fires Caused Serious Climate Change in Greece (published by www.balkantravellers.com, 27 March 2008)
- France: UN’s Pachauri Urges Caution In Biofuel Use (published by www.planetark.com, 27 March 2008)
- Australia: Move to stub out smouldering problem (published by www.theage.com.au, 27 March 2008)
- Australia: Government defends parks funding (published by www.abc.net.au, 26 March 2008)
- Australia: NW tourist route closed again (published by www.abc.net.au, 26 March 2008)
- Australia: Bushfire threatens Perth homes (published by www.news.com.au, 26 March 2008)
- Australia: Self-extinguishing cigarettes may be introduced to stop bushfires (published by www.livenews.com.au, 26 March 2008)
- Australia: Inquest told ‘freak accident’ killed young worker (published by www.abc.net.au, 26 March 2008)
- Greece: Early wildfire hits Skopelos (published by www.ekathimerini.com, 26 March 2008)
- USA: DOE Safety Citation Costs Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC $250,000 (published by www.ohsonline.com, 26 March 20080
- USA: Mechanical problems cause brush fires in Ocean and Atlantic counties (published by www.app.com, 26 March 2008)
- USA: Man Killed When Tractor Rolls; May Have Been Fleeing Wildfire (published by www.kktv.com, 26 March 2008)
- China: Severe winter leaves legacy of forest fires in China (published by http://news.xinhuanet.com, 26 March 2008)
- India: Forest fire engulfs tiger reserve (published by http://news.in.msn.com, 26 March 2008)
- Thailand: King concerned about haze over Chiang Mai (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 26 March 2008)
- Thailand: Two forestry employees burn to death (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 25 March 2008)
- Spain: Car insurers sign payout agreement for Mijas forest fire (published by www.typicallyspanish.com,25 March 2008)
- New Zealand: Arson warning for city (published by www.dailypost.co.nz, 25 March 2008)
- Greece: Wildfire on Greek island under control, 2 firefighters injured (published by www.pr-inside.com, 25 March 2008)
- Greece: Greek island in fire emergency (published by http://ukpress.google.com, 25 March 2008)
- India: Fire in the mountain…(published by www.deccanherald.com, 25 March 2008)
- India: Maharashtra government to start helpline for forest fires (published by www.environmentalgraffiti.com, 25 March 2008)
- United Kingdom: Men Cause $200,000 Grass Fire Trying to Blow Up Gophers (published by www.environmentalgraffiti.com, 25 March 2008)
- USA: Cigarette causes Williamson County grass fire (published by www.keyetv.com, 25 March 2008)
- USA: Wildland firefighting course offers insights into career opportunity (published by www.greatfallstribune.com, 25 March 2008)
- USA: Insurers adding fire-retardant gel as policy option (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 25 March 2008)
- USA: Brush fire season is back (published by www.pocononews.net, 25 March 2008)
- Australia: Australia facing threat of wildlife catastrophe (published by www.independent.co.uk, 25 March 2008)
- Australia: WWF: climate change threatens Australian fauna (published by www.radionetherlands.nl, 25 March 2008)
- Australia: Northern suburbs blaze under control (published by www.thewest.com.au, 25 March 2008)
- Australia: Smouldering bushfire on west coast (published by www.abc.net.au, 25 March 2008)
- Australia: Bad woody weeds killed (published by www.countrynews.com.au, 24 March 2008)
- Mexico: Mexico authorities fight forest fire in northern state (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 24 March 2008)
- Thailand: Seasonal forest fires bring airborne-dust particles to Chiang Mai (published by enews.mcot.net, 24 March 2008)
- Spain: Lightning strike starts forest fire in Jumilla (published by www.typicallyspanish.com, 24 March 2008)
- USA: Recovery centers remain open for wildfire victims (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 24 March 2008)
- USA: Agriculture Commissioner asks Federal agencies to do more for Texas wildfire victims (published by http://southwestfarmpress.com, 24 March 2008)
- USA: Grass fire leads to chemical spill (published by www.upi.com, 24 March 2008)
- Canada: Gopher-killing device cause of massive Alberta grass fire (published by www.edmontonsun.com, 24 March 2008)
- South Africa: Raging fires keep firefighters busy (published by www.iol.co.za, 24 March 2008)
- Global: Black carbon pollution emerges as major player in global warming (published by www.enn.com, 24 March 2008)
- USA: Wildfire survivors turn pieces salvaged into art at workshop (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 23 March 2008)
- USA: Wildfire warming effects(published by http://washingtontimes.com, 23 March 2008)
- Canada: Massive grass fire blamed on gopher hunt (published by www.canada.com, 23 March 2008)
- Canada: Grass fire blackens land northwest of Calgary (published by www.theglobeandmail.com, 22 March 2008)
- India: Save Western Ghats from wildfire: appeal to Government (published by www.sahilonline.org, 21 March 2008)
- USA: Red Cross: $688K Spent on Unused Rooms (published by http://ap.google.com, 21 March 2008)
- USA: Fire Projection: 2008 will be ‘average to above’ (published by www.dcourier.com, 21 March 2008)
- USA: Do homes trump sensitive habitat in fire areas? (published by www.dailynews.com, 21 March 2008)
- USA: California wildland firefighters train with ‘helitorch’ technique (published by www.firerescue1.com, 21 March 2008)
- USA: Fire near homeless encampment extinguished (published by http://venturacountystar.com, 21 March 2008)
- USA: Massive Grass Fire Burns Thousands of Acres (published by www.kveo.com, 21 March 2008)
- New Zealand: Firefighters winning battle against 5 day bushfire (published by www.tv3.co.nz, 21 March 2008)
- Canada: Grass Fire Season Starts With Spring (published by http://glacebaygleaner.com, 20 March 2008)
- New Zealand: Wakatipu fire under control (published by http://tvnz.co.nz, 20 March 2008)
- China: Chinese vice premier calls for vigilance over vegetation fires (published by http://news.xinhuanet.com, 20 March 2008)
- Australia: Conservationists want better tree blasting guidelines (published by www.abc.net.au, 20 March 2008)
- Australia: Explosive logging suspected in bushfire (published by www.abc.net.au, 20 March 2008)
- Australia: Fire expert to share skills (published by http://collie.yourguide.com.au, 20 March 2008)
- New Zealand: Burning peat may revert to wetland (published by http://times-age.co.nz, 20 March 2008)
- Australia: Firefighters get more bushfire savvy (published by www.sciencealert.com.au, 20 March 2008)
- USA: Western Oklahoma town evacuated during uncontrolled grass fire (published by www.tulsaworld.com, 20 March 2008)
- USA: Red Cross paid $688,000 for unused hotel rooms during SoCal fires (published by www.mercurynews.com, 20 March 2008)
- USA: Wildfire Academy finally gets to burn (published by www.dcourier.com, 20 March 2008)
- USA: Wildfires and Global Warming (published by www.sacunion.com, 20 March 2008)
- USA: At Least 500 People Flee Texas Wildfire (published by http://ap.google.com, 20 March 2008)
- USA: Fire in Radium Springs area claims one home as county mobilizes emergency services (published by www.lcsun-news.com, 20 March 2008)
- USA: Amendment to forest plan being considered by Feds (published by www.currycountyreporter.com, 19 March 2008)
- USA: Student Raising Money for Wildfire Relief Efforts (published by www.newschannel5.tv, 19 March 2008)
- USA: New Hampshire forest programs face ax with federal budget cuts (published by www.unionleader.com, 19 March 2008)
- USA: Firefighting Burns Through Forest Service Budget (published by http://cqpolitics.com, 19 March 2008)
- USA: Massive Brush Fire Effecting Valley Counties (published by www.kveo.com, 19 March 2008)
- Global: Icy start, but 2008 may be in top 10 warmest years (published by www.enn.com, 19 March 2008)
- New Zealand: Scrub fire spread into pine forest (published by www.newstalkzb.co.nz, 19 March 2008)
- United Kingdom: All-terrain vehicle to help tackle remote fires (published by www.blackburncitizen.co.uk, 19 March 2008)
- Canada: Quiet start expected to fire season (published by www.fftimes.com, 19 March 2008)
- Indonesia: Bio-coal Briquettes A Substitute For Kerosene (published by The Jakarta Post, 18 March 2008)
- Global: Arctic Pollution’s Surprise History: Haze Seen in 1870 (published by www.newswise.com, 18 March 2008)
- Australia: Firefighters welcome cool change (published by www.abc.net.au, 18 March 2008)
- Australia: West Coast bushfire is still burning out of control (published by www.abc.net.au, 18 March 2008)
- Australia: Fire threatens Tarkine wilderness in north-west Tasmania (published by www.abc.net.au, 18 March 2008)
- Australia: Waterbombers defend Medina homes from bushfire (published by www.news.com.au, 18 March 2008)
- USA: Fire retardant lawsuit dismissed (published by www.montanasnewsstation.com, 18 March 2008)
- USA: Recovery begins in Socorro after massive fire (published by www.kvia.com, 18 March 2008)
- USA: Residents worry goats will drive out wildlife (published by www.timesheraldonline.com, 18 March 2008)
- USA: Socorro residents say firefighters ill-prepared to handle fire (published by www.elpasotimes.com, 18 March 2008)
- USA: Brush Fire Rages Out of Control: Wind is to Blame (published by www.kdbc.com, 17 March 2008)
- USA: Firefighters Stay Busy – Multiple Grass Fires Keep Crews Working (published by www.firefightingnews.com, 17 March 2008)
- USA: Brush Fire In New Jersey Near Route 280 (published by www.myfoxny.com, 17 March 2008)
- USA: Brush Fire Rages Out of Control: Wind is to Blame (published by www.kdbc4.com, 17 March 2008)
- Australia: Bushfire ravaging Tasmanian rainforest (published by http://news.smh.com.au, 17 March 2008)
- Australia: Hazard reduction burn (published by http://nowra.yourguide.com.au, 17 March 2008)
- Australia: Timber harvesting in water catchment has minimum impact on Melbourne’s supply, report says (published by http://business.theage.com.au, 17 March 2008)
- India: Wildfire near Ajanta Caves put out (published by www.hindu.com, 16 March 2008)
- Canada: Start now to stop forest fires(published by http://thechronicleherald.ca, 16 March 2008)
- Jamaica: Bush fire affected farmers get $2 million in seeds and fertiliser (published by www.jamaicaobserver.com, 16 March 2008)
- Australia: SA bushfires blazing out of control (published by www.livenews.com.au, 16 March 2008)
- USA: Fires threaten homes across TX (published by www.disasternews.net, 16 March 2008)
- USA: Wildfires Burn Across South Texas (published by www.woai.com, 16 March 2008)
- USA: Wind-driven fires keep area firefighters busy (published by www.currentargus.com, 15 March 2008)
- USA: Bush grants aid to Texas counties hit by wildfires (published by www.chron.com, 15 March 2008)
- USA: Trooper severely burned while helping with grass fire (published by www.kten.com, 15 March 2008)
- USA: Grass fire burns homes in southeastern NM (published by www.lcsun-news.com, 15 March 2008)
- USA: High winds fan flames (published by www.elpasotimes.com, 15 March 2008)
- USA: Fire solutions needed, not sparking legal fights (published by www.capitalpress.info, 15 March 2008)
- Indonesia: Indonesian Legislators Refuse to Endorse Bill (published by Today Online, 15 March 2008)
- Indonesia: Lawmakers Refuses to Endorse Forest Haze Bill (published by The Jakarta Post, 14 March 2008)
- Australia: Heatwave fans autumn fires in Australia’s south (published by www.reuters.com, 14 March 2008)
- Australia: Firefighters battle to control bushfires (published by www.news.com.au, 14 March 2008)
- USA: Third Team of Alabama Firefighters Leave for Texas Wildfire Duty (published by www.wsfa.com, 14 March 2008)
- USA: Cooking fire suspected cause in S. Knox brush blaze (published by www.wbir.com, 14 March 2008)
- Indonesia: Indonesia lawmakers set to reject ASEAN haze pact (published by http://uk.reuters.com, 14 March 2008)
- United Kingdom: Flooding and climate change: invest to save, urges National Trust (published by www.guardian.co.uk, 14 March 2008)
- South Korea: Fire Drill in Gangwon Province (published by http://english.donga.com, 14 March 2008)
- India: Mangalore: Fire in western ghats (published by http://mangalorean.com, 14 March 2008)
- Jamaica: Burning bush and other heat (published by www.jamaicaobserver.com, 14 March 2008)
- Jamaica: ‘Prevent bush fires’ – Jacks Hill blaze sparks warning against burning (published by www.jamaica-gleaner.com, 14 March 2008)
- Indonesia: Lapan Helps Govt Fight Forest and Land Fires (published by Antara News, 13 March 2008)
- Canada: Firefighters credited for reducing area burned by forest fires (published by www.novanewsnow.com, 13 March 2008)
- India: Forester dies of cardiac arrest while dousing blaze in Gir east (published by http://www.expressindia.com, 13 March 2008)
- India: Fire destroys part of Gir sanctuary (published by http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 13 March 2008)
- Viet Nam: Japan gives aid to forest-fire victims (published by http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn, 13 March 2008)
- Azerbaijan: Arsons committed by Armenians ruin 6-hectare forest in Tovuz region (published by en.apa.az, 13 March 2008)
- Australia: Nine firefighters burnt in Adelaide bushfire (published by www.news.com.au, 13 March 2008)
- Australia: Raging fire injures firefighters (published by www.news.com.au, 13 March 2008)
- Australia: Women targeted (published by http://portlincoln.yourguide.com.au, 13 March 2008)
- Australia: Volunteers ‘lit South West bushfire’ – two charged (published by www.news.com.au, 13 March 2008)
- China: China allocates 20 mln yuan to battle expected forest fires (published by http://news.xinhuanet.com, 13 March 2008)
- India: TN gears up to meet possible forest fire (published by www.chennaionline.com, 13 March 2008)
- United Kingdom: Trust advises taking natural path (published by http://news.bbc.co.uk, 12 March 2008)
- Nepal: Red Cross has supported to the fire affected Goldhap Bhutanese refugee camp (published by www.reliefweb.int, 12 March 2008)
- China: China allocates 20 mln yuan to battle expected forest fires (published by english.people.com.cn, 12 March 2008)
- Canada: Ottawa cash would prevent fires, save lives, native leader tells MPs (published by www.theglobeandmail.com, 12 March 2008)
- Nicaragua: Environment-Nicaragua: Indigenous Groups Sound Forest Fire Alarm (published by www.ipsnews.net, 12 March 2008)
- Honduras: Forest blaze in Honduras kills 8, injures 2 (published by http://news.xinhuanet.com, 12 March 2008)
- USA: Cheatgrass may raise wildfire danger again (published by http://deseretnews.com, 12 March 2008)
- USA: Forest Foundation Study Finds Four Wildfires Send 38 Million Tons of Harmful Gases into Air, Equivalent of 7 Million Cars on the Road for One Year in California (published by www.earthtimes.org, 12 March 2008)
- USA: Teens charged with setting six brush fires (published by www.app.com, 12 March 2008)
- USA: Grass fire might be connected to explosives (published by www.saljournal.com, 12 March 2008)
- Global: New Film Sees Global Warming, Degree by Degree (published by The Jakarta Post, 11 March 2008)
- Ghana: DCE calls for measures to check illegal logging (published by http://gbcghana.com, 11 March 2008)
- India: Kerala moots concerted action to check forest fires (published by www.hindu.com, 11 March 2008)
- Canada: B.C. forecast: Drought, forest fires, storms (published by www.canada.com, 11 March 2008)
- Ethiopia/ OCHA: Ethiopia Situation report: extended dry season in Lowland agro-pastoral Lowland areas of Oromiya region (published by www.reliefweb.int, 11 March 2008)
- Australia: Arson suspect charged over assault (published by www.news.com.au, 11 March 2008)
- Australia: 77 per cent of WA bushfires lit deliberately (published by www.abc.net.au, 11 March 2008)
- USA: Ice raises fire risk (published by www.joplinglobe.com, 11 March 2008)
- Australia: Human activity behind half of Australia’s bushfires: Report (published by www.dailyindia.com, 10 March 2008)
- Australia: Derailed train starts bush fire (published by www.news.com.au, 10 March 2008)
- India: Choking: Citys green lung Dwindling: Leopard count (published by www.expressindia.com, 10 March 2008)
- China: Major forest fire in Tibet extinguished after a week (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 10 March 2008)
- USA: Wildfire class set for business people (published by www.nctimes.com, 10 March 2008)
- USA: Snow slows wildfire cleanup effort in San Bernardino County’s mountain communities (published by www.pe.com, 10 March 2008)
- USA: Wildfire report incomplete, civil rights groups say (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 9 March 2008)
- USA: Man arrested for assaulting firefighter (published by www.palestineherald.com, 9 March 2008)
- Honduras: Forest blaze kills seven firefighters in Honduras (published by www.reuters.com, 9 March 2008)
- Indonesia: Canal Solution for Riau Peatland Fires (published by The Jakarta Post, 8 March 2008)
- Canada: Communication slammed at fire workshop (published by www.rockymountainoutlook.ca, 8 March 2008)
- USA: Government grants promote biomass use (published by www.billingsgazette.net, 8 March 2008)
- USA: Chargers give $646,000 in wildfire-related grants (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 8 March 2008)
- Jamaica: Police start probe into St Elizabeth bush fire (published by www.jamaicaobserver.com, 8 March 2008)
- China: Dry spell raises forest fire risk for NE China (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 8 March 2008)
- China: Forest fire in Tibet brought under control (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 7 March 2008)
- China: Chinese Premier orders stepped-up forest fire prevention (published by english.people.com.cn, 7 March 2008)
- Georgia: Forest Fire In Eastern Georgia Localized (published by eng.primenewsonline.com, 7 March 2008)
- USA: California Fires Back at U.S. Forest Service (published by www.businesswire.com, 7 March 2008)
- USA: House Dems want firefighting fund (published by www.jacksonholestartrib.com, 7 March 2008)
- USA: Rey: States that back roadless forests should pay for fire costs (published by www.modbee.com/state_wire, 7 March 2008)
- Australia: Fight to save burnt koala (published by www.news.com.au, 7 March 2008)
- Jamaica: Fire damages to be known (published by www.radiojamaica.com, 6 March 2008)
- Nepal: IRC provides emergency aid to fire victims at refugee camp in Nepal (published by www.reliefweb.int, 6 March 2008)
- China: Mongolian herdsmen no longer free to roam (published by www.theglobeandmail.com, 6 March 2008)
- China: Fire rekindled in virgin forest in Tibet (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 6 March 2008)
- USA: Voters’ view of sales tax plan sought (published by www.marinij.com, 6 March 2008)
- USA: Forest Service ponders ‘let-burn’ policy (published by www.mailtribune.com, 6 March 2008)
- China: Chinese Premier orders stepped-up forest fire prevention (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 6 March 2008)
- China: Fire in China’s largest virgin forest brought under control (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 6 March 2008)
- United Kingdom: Controlled burning warning after grass fire in Sandycroft (published by iccheshireonline.icnetwork.co.uk, 5 March 2008)
- South Africa: Crack down on burnt copper, says industry (published by www.businessday.co.za, 5 March 2008)
- Jamaica: Investigation begins into massive bush fire (published by www.radiojamaica.com, 5 March 2008)
- UK: Climate study planned (published by www.examiner.co.uk, 5 March 2008)
- EU: Brussels seeks European disaster response force (published by www.eubusiness.com, 5 March 2008)
- Global: Warming climate may cause arctic tundra to burn (published by www.enn.com, 5 March 2008)
- USA: Mankato-bound plane crashes in Oklahoma City, killing three (published by www.twincities.com, 5 March 20089
- USA: Firefighters injured battling grass fire (published by www.saljournal.com, 5 March 2008)
- Chile: Firefighters try to extinguish a forest fire in the coastal town of Placilla (published by www.planetark.com, 5 March 2008)
- Chile: Mueren quemados 4 brigadistas que combatían incendio forestal en Concepción (published by www.emol.com, 5 March 2008)
- Chile: Más de 2.600 Hectáreas Arrasadas por incendio forestal (published by www.radio.uchile.cl, 4 March 2008)
- Chile: Dos Mil 600 Familia Son Evacuadas Por Incendio Forestal (published by www.radio.uchile.cl, 4 March 2008)
- China: Eleven people die fighting forest fire in China (published by http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 4 March 2008)
- USA: Red Cross volunteers tell of frustration (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 4 March 2008)
- USA: Big Island fire burns 2,600 acres (published by www.honoluluadvertiser.com, 3 March 2008)
- Indonesia: Destruction of Sumatra forests driving global climate change and species extinction (published by www.surfbirds.com, 3 March 2008)
- Nepal: Fire razes refugee camp in Nepal; aid rushed to the homeless (published by www.reliefweb.int, 3 March 2008)
- Australia: Brain research among NHMRC grants (published by www.abc.net.au, 3 March 2008)
- Australia: Future of fire helicopter to be decided next month (published by www.abc.net.au, 3 March 2008)
- Macedonia: Two million trees to be planted in Macedonia (published by www.setimes.com, 3 March 2008)
- China: Six villagers die fighting forest fire in China (published by www.reuters.com, 3 March 2008)
- China: Dry weather leaves China’s Hunan on high alert for forest fires (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 3 March 2008)
- USA: City gets $1 million to prevent wildfires (published by www.gazette.com, 3 March 2008)
- Bhutan: Forest fire destroy 300-year-old monastery (published by www.indianmuslims.info, 3 March 2008)
- USA: Forest Service chief faces jail over fire retardant study (published by www.tahoebonanza.com, 2 March 2008)
- India: Wildfire razes 10 houses in remote Chandel village (published by www.kanglaonline.com, 2 March 2008)
- Bhutan: Fire season sparks off (published by www.kuenselonline.com, 1 March 2008)
- Ghana: Establish Fire Volunteers squad to help prevent bush fires (published by gbcghana.com, 1 March 2008)
- Argentina: Fires destroy Patagonian forest in Argentina (published by www.reuters.com, 1 March 2008)
- USA: Free chipping service begins March 3 in Napa County (published by www.napavalleyregister.com, 1 March 2008)
- USA: New law aimed at streamlining state fire aid (published by www.rapidcityjournal.com, 1 March 2008)
- USA: Red Cross-Paid Wildfire Lodging Unused (published by ap.google.com, 1 March 2008)
- USA: Wet Winter Could Mean Busy Fire Season (published by www.kesq.com, 1 March 2008)
- USA: Large Grass Fire Forces Evacuation of Middle School (published by www.woai.com, 1 March 2008)