GFMC: Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
September 2009
- USA:2 companies told to pay $36.5 million in 2002 wildfire (published by latimesblogs.latimes.com, 30 September 2009)
- USA:Federal officials to review their handling of Station fire after Times investigation raises questions (published by latimesblogs.latimes.com, 30 September 2009)
- USA: Flap over federal cash for trees hits Idaho (published by www.idahostatesman.com, 30 September 2009)
- USA: Jury awards largest damages in California wildfire (published by www.reuters.com, 30 September 2009)
- Portugal: Falta de meios dificulta combate a fogos florestais (published by jn.sapo.pt, 30 September 2009)
- Malawi: Bushfires threaten govt plantations (published by www.africanews.com, 30 September 2009)
- Australia: Govt’s bushfire actions ‘must be monitored’ (published by www.abc.net.au, 30 September 2009)
- USA: Station fire victims call for U.S. probe into Forest Service’s response (published by www.latimes.com, 29 September 2009)
- Turkey: Turkey’s forest fires: a recurring problem (published by www.setimes.com, 29 September 2009)
- Zimbabwe: Veld fires stoke food production fears (published by www.irinnews.org, 29 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Indonesia spot fires sending haze into Malaysia (published by www.channelnewsasia.com, 29 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Forest Fires Smoke Shut Down Jambi Airport (published by www.tempointeractive.com, 29 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Haze worsening in South Sumatra (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 29 September 2009)
- Germany: Australien testet Brandenburger Waldbrand-Erkennungssystem (published by www.moz.de, 29 September 2009)
- Australia: Narooma helps with new beginnings for bushfire victims (published by www.naroomanewsonline.com.au, 29 September 2009)
- Australia: Haze, smoke to linger in Cairns skies for week (published by www.cairns.com.au, 29 September 2009)
- USA: Professor given million dollar grant to help study wildfires (published by media.www.gsusignal.com, 29 September 2009)
- USA: Rowan delegation to attend firefighters service in Md. (published by www.salisburypost.com, 29 September 2009)
- Botswana: Blazing fires ravage Chobe District (published by www.gov.bw, 28 September 2009)
- Australia: Telstra to implement $15 million bushfire alert system (published by www.goodgearguide.com.au, 28 September 2009)
- Global: Unusual Arctic Warmth, Tropical Wetness Likely Cause for Methane Increase (published by 7thspace.com, 27 September 2009)
- Australia: Firefighters battle 11 blazes in Queensland (published by www.brisbanetimes.com.au, 27 September 2009)
- Singapore: Southeast Asia’s greatest menace makes an unwanted return (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 27 September 2009)
- USA: Report: LA wildfire’s threat was missed (published by www.upi.com, 27 September 2009)
- USA: Yellowstone Park fire continues to grow (published by billingsgazette.com, 27 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Fatal accidents and haze mar Idul Fitri holiday return (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 26 September 2009)
- USA: Southern Calif. wildfires continue to smolder (published by www.google.com, 26 September 2009)
- Australia: Black Saturday bushfire appeal goodwill burnt (published by www.heraldsun.com.au, 26 September 2009)
- Zimbabwe: ‘Impose Mandatory Jail Terms for Wildlife Crime’ (published by allafrica.com, 26 September 2009)
- Botswana: Government formulates new fire policy (published by www.gov.bw, 25 September 2009)
- Guyana: Rise in grass fires poses major threat (published by www.stabroeknews.com, 25 September 2009)
- Czech Republic: Waldbrand bei Harrachov in Tschechien (published by www.tschechien-online.org, 25 September 2009)
- Australia: Inadequate prescribed burning poses bushfire threat: expert (published by www.smh.com.au, 25 September 2009)
- USA: Wildfire near LA remains at 98 percent containment (published by The Associated Press, 25 September 2009)
- Australia: Authorities deny bushfire warning system failed (published by www.abc.net.au, 25 September 2009)
- Canada: Kananaskis fires spark health advisory (published by www.cbc.ca, 24 September 2009)
- USA: 16-year-old might have set a dozen Inland Empire brush fires, prosecutors say (published by latimesblogs.latimes.com, 24 September 2009)
- Spain: Plants’ response to fire tested (published by www.physorg.com, 24 September 2009)
- Australia: Fuel reduction burning – misunderstood and irrationally maligned (published by www.sciencealert.com.au, 24 September 2009)
- Australia: ‘Damaged powerlines were the probable cause of a Black Saturday bushfire’ (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 24 September 2009)
- USA: Fire officials say budget cuts are hurting mutual aid system (published by www.latimes.com, 24 September 2009)
- Canada: Tundra Is a Living Archive for Bowdoin Climate Scientist (published by www.bowdoin.edu, 23 September 2009)
- Zimbabwe: Where Will the Cattle Graze? (published by allafrica.com, 23 September 2009)
- Portugal: Ministro Jaime Silva deve 3.000.000 aos Sapadores Florestais (published by www.agroportal.pt, 23 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Haze forces Garuda to stop in Palembang (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 23 September 2009)
- Australia: Fire refuge plan under fire (published by www.starnewsgroup.com.au, 22 September 2009)
- Australia: Bushfire regulation “not a panacea”: MBA (published by www.architectureanddesign.com.au, 22 September 2009)
- Portugal: Número de detidos pela PJ por fogo posto triplicou este ano (published by ultimahora.publico.clix.pt, 22 September 2009)
- USA: Spray-on gel protects homes from fire (published by abclocal.go.com, 22 September 2009)
- USA: Grass & barn fire threatens horses (published by www.newschannel10.com, 22 September 2009)
- USA: LA-area wildfire will take more time to contain (published by www.google.com, 22 September 2009)
- USA: Crews at L.A. wildfire brace for Santa Ana winds (published by www.usatoday.com, 22 September 2009)
- USA: Gov. Mobilizes Agencies in Response to Expected High Temperatures (published by monroviaweekly.com, 21 September 2009)
- South Africa: Drought-stricken region declared disaster area (published by www.weekendpost.co.za, 21 September 2009)
- Australia: Bushfire season will governments act in time? (published by www.greenleft.org.au, 20 September 2009)
- Australia: Worst bushfire season approaching: Rees (published by news.theage.com.au, 20 September 2009)
- Canada: B.C. wildfire numbers falling (published by www.vancouversun.com, 20 September 2009)
- USA: AP Enterprise: Fire funds pulled before blaze (published by www.google.com, 20 September 2009)
- USA: The forest fire fix (published by www.yakima-herald.com, 19 September 2009)
- Australia: Line likely cause of fire (published by www.theage.com.au, 19 September 2009)
- USA: Station Fire studied by experts looking at the forest’s future (published by www.sgvtribune.com, 19 September 2009)
- USA: Lawmakers push for arson registry (published by www.google.com, 19 September 2009)
- USA: Pot goes up in smoke in wildfire above L.A. (published by www.google.com, 19 September 2009)
- USA: East County Brush Fire Started by Resident Burning Without a Permit (published by www.sandiego6.com, 19 September 2009)
- USA: Boy, 13, charged with setting brush fire near Morris Dam (published by latimesblogs.latimes.com, 18 September 2009)
- USA: Northwest Has Enjoyed Slower Than Usual Wildfire Season (published by news.opb.org, 18 September 2009)
- Australia: Bushfire farmers get $7m aid (published by www.weeklytimesnow.com.au, 17 September 2009)
- USA: LA wildfire hits 93% containment (published by www.contracostatimes.com, 17 September 2009)
- Australia: Old power pole blamed for bushfire near Horsham (published by www.abc.net.au, 17 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Haze chokes residents, disrupts travellers (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 17 September 2009)
- Singapore: Haze worsens (published by www.straitstimes.com, 17 September 2009)
- USA: Teen won’t be charged immediately with LA wildfire (published by www.mercurynews.com, 17 September 2009)
- USA: BLM adopts new fire management policy (published by www.littlechicagoreview.com, 16 September 2009)
- Zimbabwe: Veld fires claim 10 (published by www.herald.co.zw, 16 September 2009)
- USA: Concerns rise about mudslides in areas burned by Station fire (published by latimesblogs.latimes.com, 16 September 2009)
- USA: More funds given to Tea fire victims (published by www.thedailysound.com, 16 September 2009)
- Australia: Backburn fire fight as home-defend plan goes (published by www.canberratimes.com.au, 16 September 2009)
- Australia: Qld introduces bushfire rules for home building (published by www.abc.net.au, 16 September 2009)
- Australia: New blood will steady insurance premiums (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 16 September 2009)
- Zimbabwe: ZRP concerned over loss of life due to veld fires (published by www.newsnet.co.zw, 15 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Haze prompts Jambi airport closure (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 15 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Here’s Looking @ Earth: Borneo Is Burning Mostly On Purpose! (published by www.satnews.com, 15 September 2009)
- Botswana: Bush fires destroy Ghanzi farms (published by www.gov.bw, 15 September 2009)
- Australia: Victoria fears fires will be worse than Black Saturday (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 15 September 2009)
- USA: Wildfire Smokes Toll: A fact of life … and sometimes death (published by www.sanluisobispo.com, 15 September 2009)
- USA: Calif. forest fire 91 percent contained (published by www.upi.com, 15 September 2009)
- USA: Fire Researchers Fuel Efforts With Virtual Reality (published by www.governmentvideo.com, 15 September 2009)
- Singapore: Regional ministers to meet in S’pore next month to discuss haze problem (published by www.channelnewsasia.com, 15 September 2009)
- Malaysia: M’sia ready to help fight haze (published by www.straitstimes.com, 15 September 2009)
- Indonesia: El Nino`s impact to include prolonged drier-than-average conditions (published by www.antara.co.id, 14 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Respiratory complaints on the rise in Palembang (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 14 September 2009)
- South Africa:Veld fire kills four in Eastern Cape (published by sabusinessplace.com, 14 September 2009)
- USA: Cost of fighting L.A. wildfire tops $92 million (published by www.reuters.com, 14 September 2009)
- Greece: Greek farmer charged with starting big forest fire (published by www.etaiwannews.com, 14 September 2009)
- China: Greater efforts urged against forest fires in China (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 14 September 2009)
- Russia: Issue 10 : Beriev Be-200 in forest fire dry run (published by www.waypointmagazine.com, 14 September 2009)
- Canada: 500 scientists call on Quebec to keep its promise to conserve half of its boreal forest (published by news.mongabay.com, 13 September 2009)
- USA: Biden Attends Service For Two Firefighters (published by www.washingtonpost.com, 13 September 2009)
- USA: Rare, threatened flowers grow from ashes of Pinelands (published by www.pressofatlanticcity.com, 13 September 2009)
- United Kingdom: Body Shop ethics under fire after Colombian peasant evictions (published by www.guardian.co.uk, 13 September 2009)
- Australia: Bushfires Threaten Homes in Australia, Fanned by Heat, Winds (published by www.bloomberg.com, 13 September 2009)
- USA: Biden memorializes 2 firefighters for their courage (published by latimesblogs.latimes.com, 12 September 2009)
- South Africa: Emergency declared in OR Tambo District following raging veld fires (published by saweatherobserver.blogspot.com, 11 September 2009)
- USA: Man starts wildfire to save his life (published by www.alaskadispatch.com, 11 September 2009)
- USA: Shovels won the fire fight (published by www.pe.com, 11 September 2009)
- USA: Big Calif. wildfire 71 percent contained (published by www.mercurynews.com, 10 September 2009)
- Australia: New bushfire warning system unveiled (published by www.watoday.com.au, 10 September 2009)
- USA: Californian Bush fires are really an act of God! (published by www.thespoof.com, 10 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Indonesia has 21,202 hotspots of forest fire as of Sept. 7 (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 10 September 2009)
- USA: Drought makes California vulnerable to busy fire season (published by www.usatoday.com, 10 September 2009)
- Australia: 70% of deaths from power line failure: lawyer (published by www.theage.com.au, 10 September 2009)
- Australia: Burnoffs useless in slowing fire: ACF (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 10 September 2009)
- Australia: Psychological barriers reduce responsiveness to bushfire risk (published by www.virtualmedicalcentre.com, 10 September 2009)
- Australia: Billions to put powerlines underground: Commission told (published by www.abc.net.au, 10 September 2009)
- South Africa: Veld fire death toll rises (published by www.news24.com, 9 September 2009)
- Global: Climate Effects of Atmospheric Haze a Little Less Hazy (published by www.innovations-report.de, 9 September 2009)
- Zimbabwe: Man dies in veld fire (published by www.zimtownship.com, 9 September 2009)
- USA: Bad weather delays setting of backfire in Angeles National Forest blaze (published by www.latimes.com, 9 September 2009)
- Australia: Concerns over bushfire phone warning system (published by www.smartcompany.com.au, 9 September 2009)
- USA: Calif. senator: Focus on post-fire erosion risks (published by The Associated Press, 9 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Indonesia province closes schools, airport owing to forest fire (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 9 September 2009)
- Australia: Black Saturday bushfire victims died defending their houses (published by www.theaustralian.news.com.au, 9 September 2009)
- South Africa: 12 dead in E Cape veld fire (published by www.newstoday.co.za, 8 September 2009)
- South Africa: Veld fire leaves woman dead (published by www.iol.co.za, 8 September 2009)
- Canada: B.C. forest fire season rages on; could hit record financial cost (published by www.canada.com, 8 September 2009)
- Australia: 7 died in bunkers on Black Saturday (published by www.abc.net.au, 8 September 2009)
- USA: Nearly $50 mln spent to fight Los Angeles wildfire (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 8 September 2009)
- USA: Post-wildfire worries: floods, damaged ecosystem (published by The Associated Press, 8 September 2009)
- Australia: Mega burn-off to reduce bushfire menace (published by www.news.com.au, 8 September 2009)
- USA: Station fire 56% contained; another firefighter injured (published by latimesblogs.latimes.com, 7 September 2009)
- Australia: Study warns of treeless towns (published by www.theage.com.au, 7 September 2009)
- USA: Reduce Your Community’s Risk from Wildfires: a New Publication Offered by Quality Parks Improves the Way We Respond to Fire Disasters (published by www.pr.com, 6 September 2009)
- South Africa: Woman dies during blaze (published by www.iol.co.za, 6 September 2009)
- Indonesia: Haze forces closure of Tjilik Riwut Airport (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 6 September 2009)
- USA: Cost of fighting Station fire tops $43 million (published by www.latimes.com, 6 September 2009)
- USA: Wildfires can take a psychological toll (published by latimesblogs.latimes.com, 6 September 2009)
- USA: Perspectives: When a scientist sleeps at the forest fire’s edge (published by www.sgvtribune.com, 5 September 2009)
- USA: Guest view: Economic recovery as important as environmental recovery (published by www.tahoedailytribune.com, 5 September 2009)
- USA: California Gov. Schwarzenegger offers $100G reward in L.A. wildfire arson (published by latimesblogs.latimes.com, 4 September 2009)
- Zimbabwe: Training Vital in Handling Veld Fires (published by allafrica.com, 4 September 2009)
- USA: Monster stalks Rim communities (published by www.paysonroundup.com, 4 September 2009)
- Malaysia: Hotspots in Kalimantan cause of Swak haze (published by thestar.com.my, 4 September 2009)
- USA: LA forest fire said arson, murder investigation mounted (published by www.inlandnewstoday.com, 4 September 2009)
- USA: Even charred landscape offers clues about wildfire (published by The Associated Press, 3 September 2009)
- USA: California wildfires far from over (published by www.fox11online.com, 3 September 2009)
- South Africa: Four fires rage around KZN (published by www.ecr.co.za, 2 September 2009)
- USA: Thick Smoke from Calif. Fire Could Be Seen in Minnesota (published by kstp.com, 2 September 2009)
- USA: Feds failed to clear brush in LA wildfire area (published by The Associated Press, 2 September 2009)
- USA: Scientists: More Wildfires in West a Consequence of Climate Change (published by www.pbs.org, 2 September 2009)
- Zambia: Zesco blames national blackout on Zim bush fires (published by www.lusakatimes.com, 2 September 2009)
- USA: Chinook helicopters join assault against Molokai brush fire (published by www.mauinews.com, 2 September 2009)
- USA: Arnie ‘pumps up’ LA bushfire crews (published by www.abc.net.au, 2 September 2009)
- Zimbabwe: Fire Control Everyone’s Responsibility (published by allafrica.com, 2 September 2009)
- Zimbabwe: 3 burnt to death in veld fire (published by www.zimtownship.com, 1 September 2009)
- USA: ESRI helping on the front lines of fires (published by www.redlandsdailyfacts.com, 1 September 2009)
- Lebanon: Series of Baabda workshops aim to rein in spate of forest fires (published by www.dailystar.com.lb, 1 September 2009)
- USA: Wildfire map: Flames spread over 25 miles of national forest land (published by latimesblogs.latimes.com, 1 September 2009)
- USA: Some Refuse to Evacuate L.A. Fires (published by www.cbsnews.com, 1 September 2009)
- Australia: Bunker saved resident in Black Saturday bushfires (published by www.abc.net.au, 1 September 2009)
- Australia: Builders briefed on new bushfire standards (published by www.qbr.com.au, 1 September 2009)
- USA: Fire near Los Angeles grows in triple-digit heat (published by The Associated Press, 1 September 2009)
- USA: Molokai Brush Fire Grows To 7,800 Acres (published by www.kitv.com, 1 September 2009)
- USA: Deadly bushfires menace LA observatory (published by www.abc.net.au, 1 September 2009)
- USA: California Wildfire More Than Doubles On Sixth Day (published by planetark.org, 1 September 2009)
- South Africa: Three die as fire from hell sweeps village (published by www.dispatch.co.za, 1 September 2009)
