GFMC: Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
October 2010
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Australia: Why cattle will never again roam free in the high country (published by www.smh.com.au, 31 October 2010)
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USA: Grass fire threatened homes, forced brief evacuations (published by www.9news.com, 31 October 2010)
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USA: Wildfire west of Boulder stirs memories, forces evacuations (published by www.denverpost.com, 30 October 2010)
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USA: In northwestern La., giant lake bed smolders (published by www.chron.com, 30 October 2010)
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USA: More 1,800 Evacuated Due to Colo Wildland Fire (published by www.firehouse.com, 29 October 2010)
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USA: Trinity County evacuating homes near forest fire (published by www.ktre.com, 29 October 2010)
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South Africa: Couple loses everything in veld fire (published by www.accidents.co.za, 29 October 2010)
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USA: 2 wildfires prompt evacuations in Boulder, Colo. (published by news.yahoo.com, 29 October 2010)
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USA: Residence back home after evacuation for wildfire (published by www.kltv.com, 29 October 2010)
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Israel: In a forest fire, the first minutes are vital (published by www.israel21c.org, 28 October 2010)
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USA: Fire erupts at Vandenberg (published by www.lompocrecord.com, 28 October 2010)
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Singapore: Haze problem: Change is happening, say experts (published by www.todayonline.com, 28 October 2010)
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Russia: Deaths Up 18% in Heat Wave (published by www.themoscowtimes.com,27 October 2010)
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USA: Decisions in the Smoke — Using Technology to Fight Hotter, Drier Fires (published by www.nytimes.com, 27 October 2010)
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USA: NASA MODELS EARTH’S FIERY PAST AND FUTURE (published by www.fireengineering.com, 27 October 2010)
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Indonesia: Norway Says More Aid Needed To Save Indonesian Forest (published by planetark.org, 26 October 2010)
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Australia: CFS calls for volunteers (published by hills-and-valley-messenger.whereilive.com.au, 26 October 2010)
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Indonesia: Climate Solutions: Clearing Up the Region’s Hazy Future (published by The Jakarta Post, 26 October 2010)
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Namibia: Omaheke farms ravaged by fire (published by www.namibian.com.na, 26 October 2010)
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Brazil: Deforestation takes center-stage at U.N. talks (published by www.enn.com, 26 October 2010)
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USA: Man dies tending Waupaca brush fire (published by www.postcrescent.com, 25 October 2010)
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Malaysia: Sustainable Practices needed to address haze issue (published by web6.bernama.com, 25 October 2010)
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Australia: Bushfire camera trial results revealed (published by news.smh.com.au, 25 October 2010)
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Malaysia: Improved air quality recorded in Johor and Malacca (published by thestar.com.my, 25 October 2010)
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USA: Federal Way pastor finds new calling as firefighter (published by www.pnwlocalnews.com, 25 October 2010)
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Australia: Regional firefighter numbers boost for hot season (published by www.geelongadvertiser.com.au, 25 October 2010)
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USA: Man’s body discovered near burning brush in Mitchell Co. (published by www.walb.com, 25 October 2010)
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Australia: Government acting on Black Saturday report (published by www.abc.net.au, 25 October 2010)
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USA: 60-Acre Brush Fire Under Control (published by www.wsmv.com, 24 October 2010)
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Singapore: Haze highlights weak ASEAN cooperation: analysts (published by www.google.com, 24 October 2010)
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USA: La Nina Strengthening For Winter of Extremes in US (published by planetsave.com, 24 October 2010)
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Spain: Scouts trapped in church during forest fire (published by thereader.es, 24 October 2010)
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France / GFMC: French Journalist Yves Sciama awarded 1st Price of the Prix Varenne des journalistes de l’Information Scientifique (published by Fondation Varenne, 23 October 2010)
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Sri Lanka: Wild fire destroys over 160 acres in Knuckles Forest range in Sri Lanka (published by www.colombopage.com, 23 October 2010)
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USA: Central Wis man dies after grass fire (published by www.chicagotribune.com, 23 October 2010)
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USA: One dead in brush fire in Franzen (published by www.waow.com, 23 October 2010)
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Malaysia: Hospitals on haze standby (published by thestar.com.my, 23 October 2010)
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Indonesia: Govt says haze from RI, blames traditional farmers (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 23 October 2010)
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Syria: Syria accuses Israel of setting bush fire in Syrian Golan Heights (published by www.sana.sy, 18 – 23 October 2010)
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Indonesia: ‘We have reduced haze’ (published by www.straitstimes.com, 22 October 2010)
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Zimbabwe: Veld fires claim 15 (published by www.herald.co.zw, 22 October 2010)
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Namibia: VELD FIRES WIPE OUT VAST AREAS (published by sun.com.na, 22 October 2010)
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USA: John Twitchell: Cooperation key in fighting wildland fires (published by www.steamboatpilot.com, 22 October 2010)
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Indonesia: Pekanbaru residents complain about haze (published by news.asiaone.com, 22 October 2010)
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USA: Grass fire smolders at Camp Atterbury (published by www.therepublic.com, 22 October 2010)
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Indonesia: Indonesia Battles Fires Causing Haze in Southeast Asia (published by www.voanews.com, 22 October 2010)
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USA: Smoke in Jefferson and Bullitt counties from Ft. Knox fires (published by www.courier-journal.com, 22 October 2010)
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Tanzania: Big no to bushfire farming (published by thecitizen.co.tz, 22 October 2010)
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Sri Lanka: Fire in Meedumpitiya (published by www.dailymirror.lk, 22 October 2010)
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Singapore: Worst Haze From Indonesia In 4 Years Hits Neighbors Hard (published by http://planetark.org, 22 October 2010)
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Namibia: Veld fire grounds VVTC exams (published by www.informante.web.na , 22 October 2010)
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Canada: Reduction in Field Fires (published by www.wifr.com, 22 October 2010)
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Indonesia: Forest fire, haze links are hazy: Govt (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 22 October 2010)
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Malaysia: Malaysia will work with Indonesia to clear haze (published by english.peopledaily.com.cn, 21 October 2010)
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Singapore: PSI in unhealthy range (published by www.straitstimes.com, 21 October 2010)
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Malaysia: Malaysia orders 200 schools to close after haze from Indonesia causes air quality to drop (published by www.google.com, 21 October 2010)
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Australia: Toodyay compensation package fails to recognise farmers (published by http://fw.farmonline.com.au, 21 October 2010)
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USA: University Experiments May Change Wildfire-Spread Modeling (published by www.firechief.com, 21 October 2010)
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USA: Cigarette ignites fire that burns man in wheelchair (published by www.orlandosentinel.com, 21 October 2010)
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USA: Grass fire kills Union Parish man (published by www.wxvt.com, 21 October 2010)
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USA: Drought Could Hit World’s Populous Areas: Study (published by planetark.org, 20 October 2010)
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Jordan: CDD puts out forest fire (published by www.jordantimes.com, 20 October 2010)
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Russia: Ten wildfires put out in Russia’s Far East (published by en.beta.rian.ru, 20 October 2010)
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Ghana: Comment: Savanna bushfires – the bane of underdevelopment in northern Ghana (published by news.myjoyonline.com, 20 October 2010)
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Australia: Not so easy to bunker down (published by hills-and-valley-messenger.whereilive.com.au, 20 October 2010)
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Indonesia: Indonesian Haze forces Malaysian schools to shut (published by www.channelnewsasia.com, 20 October 2010)
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Singapore: No health concerns over haze (published by www.channelnewsasia.com, 20 October 2010)
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Singapore: Haze likely to stay at least 3 days, says NEA (published by www.channelnewsasia.com, 20 October 2010)
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USA: Tracers ignite fire at shooting range (published by www.skyhidailynews.com, 19 October 2010)
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USA: Grass fire kills Union Parish man (published by www.wxvt.com, 19 October 2010)
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Australia: Bushfire plan checklist (published by www.weeklytimesnow.com.au, 19 October 2010)
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USA: Study: Erosion threatens area’s forests (published by www.mailtribune.com, 19 October 2010)
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New Zealand: Homes evacuated after fire near Queenstown (published by www.3news.co.nz, 19 October 2010)
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Australia: Fire heroes honoured (published by www.starnewsgroup.com.au, 19 October 2010)
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USA: In Calif., La Nina sparks wildfire fears (published by www.scrippsnews.com, 18 October 2010)
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Australia: Fire-ravaged bush healing (published by www.theage.com.au, 18 October 2010)
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South Africa: Farmers angry over army fires (published by www.news24.com, 18 October 2010)
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Australia: Ted Baillieu unveils plan to monitor criminals with GPS (published by www.heraldsun.com.au, 18 October 2010)
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Malaysia: Air quality drops but remains at acceptable levels (published by thestar.com.my, 18 October 2010)
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USA: California City Withheld Data on Fires, Report Says (published by www.nytimes.com, 17 October 2010)
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USA: Island-based Martin Mars aircraft sat mostly idle during ’09 wildfire (published by www.timescolonist.com, 17 October 2010)
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Australia: Foxes to blame for fires? (published by sl.farmonline.com.au, 17 October 2010)
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USA: Woodpecker could alter Calif. logging laws (published by www.upi.com, 17 October 2010)
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USA: Brush fire in Palm Bay forces day care to evacuate (published by www.cfnews13.com, 16 October 2010)
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USA: Rifle Tracer Shot Ignites Texas Wildfire (published by www.firehouse.com, 16 October 2010)
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Israel: Israel settlers start fires amid West Bank harvest (published by www.reliefweb.int, 16 October 2010)
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USA: Range fire threatens armaments at shooting range, torches canyon (published by lubbockonline.com, 16 October 2010)
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USA: Wildland fire burning near Byers Canyon (published by www.skyhidailynews.com, 16 October 2010)
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Singapore: Haze in Singapore due to Sumatra fires (published by www.channelnewsasia.com, 16 October 2010)
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USA: Fiddletown firefighter remembered by friends (published by www.ledger-dispatch.com, 15 October 2010)
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USA: Nation’s forests help offset greenhouse gas emissions (published by latimesblogs.latimes.com, 15 October 2010)
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USA: Two Camp Robinson fires damage 890 acres (published by www.nlrtimes.com, 15 October 2010)
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Australia: New fire shelter category ‘adds to misunderstanding’ (published by www.abc.net.au, 14 October 2010)
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USA: Unexploded rounds exploding limits firefighting (published by www.wxvt.com, 14 October 2010)
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USA: Grass Fire Destroys Barn (published by whbl.com, 14 October 2010)
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South Africa: Government to Aid Veld Fire Victims (published by myza.co.za, 14 October 2010)
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USA: Panel told fast work might have halted CA wildfire (published by www.google.com, 13 October 2010)
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Australia: New firefighter chief calls for military precision (published by www.theage.com.au, 13 October 2010)
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South Africa: Most Free State fires under control (published by www.iol.co.za, 13 October 2010)
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Australia: Disaster counselling often pointless, says psychologist (published by www.theage.com.au, 13 October 2010)
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Australia: Victoria Invests $867.3 Million For Bushfire Reforms (published by www.thegovmonitor.com, 13 October 2010)
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Russia: Russia’s Medvedev to speak to governors on wildfire consequences (published by en.rian.ru, 13 October 2010)
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Australia: Small native fish in danger (published by www.weeklytimesnow.com.au, 13 October 2010)
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USA: Politicians grill U.S. Forest Service about Station fire (published by www.glendalenewspress.com, 12 October 2010)
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South Africa: Burnt farmer ‘felt what hell feels like’ (published by www.news24.com, 12 October 2010)
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USA: Community pays tribute to Sacramento firefighter (published by www.statehornet.com, 12 October 2010)
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South Africa: Thabazimbi blaze consumes veld (published by www.news24.com, 11 October 2010)
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South Africa: Farmer, 21, dies after raging veld fire (published by www.news24.com, 11 October 2010)
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South Africa: Wildland firefighters battle runaway blaze in Thabazimbi (published by www.workingonfire.org, 11 October 2010)
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Australia: Native vegetation Act farm-clearing laws ‘don’t go far enough’ (published by www.adelaidenow.com.au, 11 October 2010)
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South Africa: Fire destroys 80 000 ha of grazing veld in limpopo (published by www.sabcnews.com, 11 October 2010)
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USA: Residents evacuated from Arkansas town due to wildfire (published by wharfyouth.org, 11 October 2010)
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Australia: Bushfire guide launched (published by www.weeklytimesnow.com.au, 11 October 2010)
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New Caledonia: New Caledonia’s Isle of Pines fights off bushfire (published by www.radioaustralia.net.au, 11 October 2010)
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Australia: Rising dollar adds to regional fire fear (published by www.abc.net.au, 11 October 2010)
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Namibia: Beware the season of burning (published by www.newera.com.na, 11 October 2010)
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USA: Severe wildfire season may be ahead (published by www2.highlandstoday.com, 11 October 2010)
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Australia: Sanctuaries named as fire risk hits 20-year high (published by www.adelaidenow.com.au, 11 October 2010)
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USA: Grass Fire Destroys Asian-Language Radio Station (published by www.ktvu.com, 10 October 2010)
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South Africa: ER24 and Aerocare emergency services evacuate farmer burnt in Bethlehem veld fire (published by roadsafety.co.za, 10 October 2010)
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USA: Grass fire near Horsetooth Reservoir now contained (published by www.kdvr.com, 10 October 2010)
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USA: Beetle-Killed Trees Pose Problem For Firefighters (published by cbs4denver.com, 09 October 2010)
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South Africa: Rhinos caught in fire horror (published by www.iol.co.za, 09 October 2010)
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Botswana: Four more die from veldt fires (published by www.mmegi.bw, 08 October 2010)
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USA: Grenade launcher starts fire at Camp Robinson (published by www.jacksonvillepatriot.com, 08 October 2010)
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USA: Disney pairs Bambi with Smokey Bear to educate kids about wildfires (published by thedailydisney.com, 08 October 2010)
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New Caledonia: Helicopters called-in to fight New Caledonian bushfires (published by www.radioaustralia.net.au, 08 October 2010)
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USA: Wildfire, Reindeer Top Arctic Research Commissions Agenda (published by aprn.org, 08 October 2010)
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Russia: Russia confirms death rate rose by quarter in heatwave (published by www.bbc.co.uk, 08 October 2010)
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USA: Calif. firefighter dies after responding to grass fire (published by www.firerescue1.com, 07 October 2010)
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USA: Pet Talk: Animal rescues galore, and a miracle, in Colo. wildfire (published by www.usatoday.com, 06 October 2010)
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Canada / South Korea: B.C. Training Korean Delegation on Forest Fires (published by www.opinion250.com, 06 October 2010)
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South Africa: Boy, men die as veld fire engulfs E Cape village (published by www.pretorianews.co.za, 06 October 2010)
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USA: Fire damages Grass Valley home (published by www.theunion.com, 06 October 2010)
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Australia: Australia’s ‘stay and defend’ policy poses ethical dilemma for firefighters (published by news.yahoo.com, 06 October 2010)
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USA: Agency cuts back logging in Oregon roadless area (published by www.businessweek.com, 06 October 2010)
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USA: Spaghetti feed to benefit stricken firefighter (published by www.pressdemocrat.com, 06 October 2010)
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Botswana: No rain,more fire-rangers (published by www.mmegi.bw, 06 October 2010)
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USA: Tempers Flare Over Use of Private Firefighters (published by www.aolnews.com, 04 October 2010)
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Australia: Volunteer group questions paid firefighters move (published by www.abc.net.au, 05 October 2010)
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Russia: In Burned-Out Russian Villages, Promise Of New Homes Fails To Comfort Victims (published by www.rferl.org, 05 October 2010)
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Australia: Toodyay’s top cop honoured for bushfire response (published by www.watoday.com.au, 05 October 2010)
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USA: Plane crash on Catalina Island injures three, causes bush fire (published by en.wikinews.org, 04 October 2010)
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USA: Udall, Bennet want Vilsack to treat beetle kill as national emergency in wake of wildfires (published by coloradoindependent.com, 04 October 2010)
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USA: Slow Moving Traffic Causes Deadly Crash (published by www.newschannel5.com, 03 October 2010)
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USA: Popular Hunting Area Closed For Fire (published by www.deseretnews.com, 03 October 2010)
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USA: Firefighter Hospitalized After Fighting Grass Fire (published by www.fox40.com, 03 October 2010)
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Canada: Climate change causes overhaul of wildfire strategy (published by www.vancouversun.com, 02 October 2010)
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USA: Can landscaping protect my home from wildfire? (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 02 October 2010)
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Australia: Euan Ferguson defends his appointment (published by www.theaustralian.com.au, 02 October 2010)
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USA: Experts: Fire doesnt always follow beetle kills (published by billingsgazette.com, 02 October 2010)
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Australia: RFS tankers ‘a fire hazard’ (published by www.bordermail.com.au, 02 October 2010)
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United Kingdom: Moors fire finally out (published by www.goolecourier.co.uk, 01 October 2010)
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Australia: New tankers in the line of fire (published by www.centralwesterndaily.com.au, 01 October 2010)
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USA: Target practice linked to wildfire (published by www.mountainhomenews.com, 01 October 2010)
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USA: Yakima Valley orchard damaged by fire retardant (published by www.seattlepi.com, 01 October 2010)
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USA: Meeting about Utah Army base wildfire draws 200 (published by www.deseretnews.com, 01 October 2010)
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Canada: Climate change forces B.C. to update wildfire strategy (published by www.vancouversun.com, 01 October 2010)
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USA: Air Pollution Strongly Linked to Diabetes (published by news.discovery.com, 01 October 2010)
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Australia: CFA new chief officer Euan Ferguson says stay or go policy the biggest challenge (published by www.heraldsun.com.au, 01 October 2010)
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Australia: Fire Prevention Week (published by www.theflindersnews.com.au, 01 October 2010)
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USA: Controlled burns are cause of haze in city (published by amarillo.com, 01 October 2010)