GFMC: Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
April 2011
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USA: Texas Gov. Rick Perry Blasts Obama for Not Helping with Wildfires (published by politics.gather.com, 30 April 2011)
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USA: 2 firefighters suffer injuries battling blaze along border (published by azstarnet.com, 30 April 2011)
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China: Forest Fire Breaks out in North China (published by english.cri.cn, 30 April 2011)
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USA: Perry questions Obama’s lack of response for wildfire help (published by austin.ynn.com, 29 April 2011)
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USA: Haze Causing Health Problems (published by www.cbs7kosa.com, 29 April 2011)
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USA: Wildfire scorches acreage, structures (published by www.timesrecordnews.com, 29 April 2011)
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Honduras: Suspendidos nuevamente los vuelos en Toncontín (published by http://www.latribuna.hn, 29 April 2011)
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Indonesia: No Need for Indonesia to Prioritize 26 Pct Carbon Reduction (published by www.english.kompas.com, 28 April 2011)
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Indonesia: Illegal Logging, Mining Ravages Kalimantan, Costs Indonesia $36.4b (published by www.thejakartaglobe.com, 28 April 2011)
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Russia: Medvedev smoulders over wild fire threat (published by themoscownews.com, 28 April 2011)
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Honduras: Tegucigalpa cubierta por capa de humo debido a incendios forestales (published by www.elnuevodiario.com.ni, 28 April 2011)
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USA: More night-flying helicopters OK in LA-area forest (published by www.google.com, 28 April 2011)
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USA: Officials endorse use of prescribed burns; obstacles to suppression include scale, resources (published by www.redding.com, 28 April 2011)
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Russia: Peat-bog flooding stepped up in central Russia to prevent wildfires (published by english.ruvr.ru, 28 April 2011)
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Russia: Medvedev orders no repeat of 2010 wildfire chaos (Source: Reuters, 27 April 2011)
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USA: Wildfire prevention programs sit atop priority lists for Forest Service (published by www.currycountyreporter.com, 27 April 2011)
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United Kingdom / Northern Ireland: NIFRS deal with 700 gorse fires (published by www.u.tv, 27 April 2011)
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Gambia: Forestry director opens training on school tree nursing competition (published by www.today.gm, 27 April 2011)
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USA: Grass fire destroys six structures (published by www.myplainview.com, 27 April 2011)
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USA: Texas governor: Disaster could blow hole in budget (published by www.businessweek.com, 27 April 2011)
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Honduras: Incendios han arrasado con más de 54 mil hectáreas de bosque (published by www.latribuna.hn, 27 April 2011)
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Russia: Meeting on wildfires prevention (published by eng.kremlin.ru, 27 April 2011)
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United Kingdom: 1 firefighter injured as marsh fire contained; Route 35 reopened (published by www.app.com, 27 April 2011)
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Switzerland: Swiss forest fire brought under control (published by www.taiwannews.com.tw, 28 April 2011)
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Gambia: Community undergoes sensitization on anti-bush fire campaign (published by www.today.gm, 27 April 2011)
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United Kingdom / Cayman Islands: Fire officers explain brushfire (published by www.c27dev.ky, 27 April 2011)
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USA: NASA: Brush Fire Near Space Shuttle Launch Site Poses No Threat (published by www.space.com, 27 April 2011)
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Russia: Medvedev to send officials to wildfires frontline (published by www.thenewage.co.za, 27 April 2011)
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Russia: Three quarters of all wildland fires in Russia in 2011 occurred in Siberia (published by RIA Novosti News Agency, 27 April 2011)
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Switzerland: Forest fire spreads across Switzerland (published by www.presstv.ir, 27 April 2011)
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Belgium: Firefighters quench huge forest blaze near Aachen (published by www.thelocal.de, 27 April 2011)
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United Kingdom: Public told to take care after gorse fire (published by www.gethampshire.co.uk, 27 April 2011)
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United Kingdom: Fire service fight mountainside blaze at Bryansford (published by www.bbc.co.uk, 27 April 2011)
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Europe: Sunny weather raises Europe wildfire risk (published by http://english.aljazeera.net, 27 April 2011)
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Australia: Fire warning trial (published by www.donnybrookmail.com.au, 27 April 2011)
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Australia: Fire awareness for women (published by www.begadistrictnews.com.au, 27 April 2011)
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Switzerland: Main road reopens as fire comes under control (published by www.swissinfo.ch, 27 April 2011)
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Switzerland: Firefighters battle large forest fire in Valais (published by www.worldradio.ch, 27 April 2011)
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Israel: Israel’s new squadron of fire-fighting planes is now ready for action (published by www.haaretz.com, 27 April 2011)
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USA: Texas wildfires tough on volunteers (published by www.upi.com, 26 April 2011)
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USA: Violent inmates work in California’s firefighting camps (published by www.therepublic.com, 26 April 2011)
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USA: Wildland Fire Heads Toward N.M. Missile Range (published by www.firehouse.com, 26 April 2011)
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United Kingdom: Barbecue ‘starts Ashdown Forest fire’ in Sussex (published by www.bbc.co.uk, 26 April 2011)
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USA: Fighters From 43 States Battle Far-Flung Texas Wildfires (published by www.nytimes.com, 26 April 2011)
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Switzerland: Dry spell continues: bush and forest fires dot Switzerland (published by www.genevalunch.com, 26 April 2011)
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India: Fire in forest near LoC (published by www.in.news.yahoo.com, 26 April 2011)
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Belgium: Feuer vernichtet 1000 Hektar Hochmoor bei Aachen (published by www.abendblatt.de, 26 April 2011)
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India: Fire sweeps Sukhna jungle (published by www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 26 April 2011)
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Honduras: La capital casi en tinieblas por densa capa de humo (published by http://www.latribuna.hn, 26 April 2011)
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Honduras: Bomberos han atendido 550 incendios forestales (published by www.latribuna.hn, 25 April 2011)
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Ukraine / GFMC: Forest fires around Chernobyl could release radiation, scientists warn (published by www.guardian.co.uk, 25 April 2011)
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Nicaragua: Unas 600 hectáreas de bosques resultan dañadas por incendios (published by www.laprensa.com.ni, 25 April 2011)
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Zimbabwe: Farmers Warned Against Veld Fires (published by www.allafrica.com, 25 April 2011)
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USA: Gov. Rick Perry sees Texas wildfires as statewide emergency. FEMA doesn’t? (published by www.csmonitor.com, 25 April 2011 )
- USA: Biggest question for Texans facing wildfires: Flee or fight? (published by www.csmonitor.com, 25 April 2011)
- Russia: Siberian forest fires getting closer to homes (published by www.newsbcm.com, 25 April 2011)
- Russia: 32 forest fires contained in Siberia by Monday morning (published by www.itar-tass.com, 25 April 2011)
- Nepal: 217 forest fires this year (published by www.thehimalayantimes.com,24 April 2011)
- Norway: Forest fire brought under control (published by www.norwaypost.no, 24 April 2011)
- China: Guangdong wildfire threatens a College, thousands of students evacuated (24 April 2011 published by www.hken.ibtimes.com)
- Kazakhstan: Forest fires (published by www.caspionet.kz, 24 April 2011)
- USA: A firefighter caught spreading flames (published by www.journalstar.com, 24 April 2011)
- Costa Rica: Fuego arrasó unas 18.600 hectáreas de bosque en 2010 (published by www.nacion.com, 24 April 2011)
- Europe: Europe prays for Easter Rain (published by www.macedoniaonline.eu, 24 April 2011)
- USA: Texas wildfires devastating to wildlife (published by www.star-telegram.com, 23 April 2011)
- Europe / Australia: Wildfire fears grow in Australia and Europe (published by www.aljazeera.net, 23 April 2011)
- Italy: Fire Destroys Two Hectares of Forest in Varese, Lombardy (published by www.agi.it, 23 April 2011)
- USA: New Mexico searching for a few good inmates to fight fires (published by www.news.yahoo.com, 23 April 2011)
- Cuba: Sofocado incendio de San Felipe (published by www.adelante.cu, 23 April 2011)
- Russia: Number of Forest Fires in Siberia up 50 Percent (published by www.bernama.com, 23 April 2011)
- USA: Razor Scooters Now All About Vandalism And Starting Forest Fires (published by www.ohgizmo.com, 22 April 2011)
- India: Forest fire in Uttar Pradesh (published by www.newkerala.com, 22 April 2011)
- Russia: Russian Forest Fires threaten rare Leopards in Far East (published by www.bernama.com.my, 22 April 2011)
- Cuba: Forest Rangers Corps urges People to observe Measures to prevent Fires (published by www.cadenagramonte.cu, 22 April 2011)
- Australia: Local inventor’s fire warning system rolled out in South West (published by www.abc.net.au, 22 April 2011)
- United Kingdom: Top fire officer urges community to shop Brecon Beacon grass fire starters (published by www.walesonline.co.uk, 22 April 2011)
- Nigeria: NEMA warns against bush burning (published by tribune.com.ng, 22 April 2011)
- USA: Texas fires slowed by humidity, disagreement about P-3 air tankers resolved (published by www.examiner.com, 21 April 2011)
- Russia: Vladimir Putin demands all agencies thoroughly prepare for fire season (published by www.newsbcm.com, 21 April 2011)
- Bahamas: Fears grow as bush fire rages (published by www.tribune242.com, 21 April 2011)
- Ghana: Fire destroys rice farms in Yendi Municipality (published by www.ghananewsagency.org, 21 April 2011)
- United Kingdom: Heath fire in Storey Arms and Penderyn ‘deliberate’ (published by www.bbc.co.uk, 21 April 2011)
- USA: Texas Wildfires Threaten Wheat Crop, Drive Food Prices Higher (published by www.care2.com, 21 April 2011)
- USA: As wildfires burn, Texas lawmakers look to slash firefighting budget (published by www.star-telegram.com, 21 April 2011)
- Austria: Forest fire in Vorarlberg (published by austrianindependent.com, 21 April 2011)
- Guatemala: Fuego destruye mil 351 hectáreas de bosque (published by http://www.prensalibre.com, 21 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfires Continue in Texas; More than 1.8M Acres Burned This Year (published by www.insurancejournal.com, 21 April 2011)
- Russia: Moscow region peat bogs are already smouldering (published by themoscownews.com, 21 April 2011)
- USA: Cactus firefighter dies (published by amarillo.com, 20 April 2011)
- USA: Calmer winds give hope in Texas wildfires; another death (published by www.reuters.com, 20 April 2011)
- USA: Texas fire situation is of historic proportions (published by www.feedstuffs.com, 20 April 2011)
- USA: 150 Possum Kingdom lakeside homes razed by wildfire; two Abilenians’ homes saved (published by www.reporternews.com, 20 April 2011)
- USA: Crews protect Texas observatory with fire of their own (published by news.blogs.cnn.com, 20 April 2011)
- China: Forest fire in north China put out, no casualties reported (published by english.peopledaily.com.cn, 20 April 2011)
- El Salvador: Incendio consumió 75 hectáreas de terreno en zona protegida en Metapán (published by http://www.laprensagrafica.com, 20 April 2011)
- Australia: Wet adds fuel to bushfire threat (published by www.northweststar.com.au, 20 April 2011)
- Australia: Red Centre warned of huge bushfire season (published by www.abc.net.au, 20 April 2011)
- USA: Federal team helping Texas as 2nd firefighter dies (published by www.google.com, 20 April 2011)
- Russia: 12 forest fires extinguished in Primorsky territory (published by www.itar-tass.com, 20 April 2011)
- United Kingdom: Steam train ‘focus’ of Forsinard reserve fire probe (published by www.bbc.co.uk, 19 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfire ravages home but spares family roosters (published by www.cgi.cnn.com, 19 April 2011)
- Nicaragua: Incendios forestales se incrementan, pero disminuyen los daños (published by www.elnuevodiario.com.ni, 19 April 2011)
- South Africa: Wildfire Conference school visit will help feed hungry kids (published by www.wildfire2011.org, 19 April 2011)
- South Africa: Wildfire2011 delegates to get first hand view of SA wildland fire fighting expertise (published by www.wildfire2011.org, 19 April 2011)
- Russia: Forest fire hazard level raised in Russias Far Eastern Primorye (published by www.itar-tass.com, 19 April 2011)
- United Kingdom: Fire Warning For Peak District (published by www.outdoorsmagic.com, 19 April 2011)
- USA: Laughlin continues support of firefighting efforts in Mexico (published by www.aetc.af.mil, 19 April 2011)
- USA: Texas wildfires burn ‘border to border;’ cold front lifts hopes (published by www.csmonitor.com, 19 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfires in Texas (published by www.earthobservatory.nasa.gov, 19 April 20119
- United Kingdom: Grass fires in rural Surrey still burning (published by www.bbc.co.uk, 19 April 2011)
- USA: Can US handle historic Texas wildfires? (published by www.csmonitor.com,19 April 2011)
- USA: Smoke from wildfires adds to woes for allergy sufferers (published by www.star-telegram.com, 19 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfires in Texas: Does the Lone Star State have an arson problem? (published by www.csmonitor.com, 19 April 2011)
- USA: Texas Forest Service brings in largest plane to fight fires (published by www.mywesttexas.com, 18 April 2011)
- USA: Winds spare city threatened by Texas wildfires (published by www.news.yahoo.com, 19 April 2011)
- USA: National Guard responds to Texas wildfires (published by www.dvidshub.net, 18 April 2011)
- USA: Texas receiving additional aerial support for wildfires (published by www.kltv.com, 18 April 2011)
- USA: Firefighters getting no breaks from weather with record heat forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth (published by www.dallasnews.com, 18 April 2011)
- USA: ‘Texas crews rush to fend off ‘perfect storm for wildfires’ (published by www.edition.cnn.com, 18 April 2011)
- Guatemala: Conred registra 490 fuegos forestales (published by http://www.prensalibre.com, 17 April 2011)
- Australia: Silver gum rises from Black Saturday ashes (published by news.smh.com.au,17 April 2011)
- China: Forest fire threatens to engulf China’s famous sacred mountain (published by www.zeenews.com, 17 April 2011)
- Russia: Firefighters extinguish Russian blazes (published by www.upi.com, 17 April 2011)
- USA: Perry asks for federal help in wildfire fight (published by www.chron.com, 17 April 2011)
- Mexico/USA: Air Force Reservists Fight Mexico Wildfire (published by www.krdo.com, 17 April 2011)
- China: Rainmaking rockets fired to tame forest fire in north China (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 17 April 2011)
- Philippines: Fires destroy much of Philippine forests (published by www.philstar.com, 17 April 2011)
- Portugal: Govt releases almost 13m to fight forest fires (published by www.theportugalnews.com, 16 April 2011)
- South Africa: Fire rages in Somerset West (published by www.timeslive.co.za, 16 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfire near Iowa Park Friday destroyed a dozen homes (published by www.timesrecordnews.com, 16 April 2011)
- USA: Precautions should be taken with smoke from wildfires (published by www.reporternews.com, 16 April 2011)
- USA: Grass fire causes evacuation of 900 homes west of Lawton (published by newsok.com, 16 April 2011)
- USA: SATURDAY WILDFIRE UPDATE: Big Country still under attack (published by www.reporternews.com, 16 April 2011)
- USA: Winds spare city threatened by Texas wildfires (published by www.reuters.com, 16 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfires whipped up by winds, blister hundreds of thousands of acres in the Big Country (published by www.reporternews.com, 16 April 2011)
- USA: Three firefighting planes remain grounded as fires continue (published by lubbockonline.com, 16 April 2011)
- USA: Oklahoma fires force the evacuation of more than 1,000 homes (published by edition.cnn.com, 16 April 2011)
- USA: USNORTHCOM supports Mexican firefighting efforts (published by www.dvidshub.net, 16 April 2011)
- Australia: Western Power wont be prosecuted over Toodyay fire (published by news.maars.net, 15 April 2011)
- Guatemala: Están activos 19 incendios forestales en todo el país (published by http://www.prensalibre.com, 15 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfire destroys 20 more homes in North Texas (published by www.chron.com, 15 April 2011)
- USA: Federal help available for firefighting cost (published by www.gosanangelo.com, 15 April 2011)
- USA: 105-year-old Texas cowboy loses houses to wildfire (published by www.chron.com, 15 April 2011)
- Belize: Bush Fire Claims Building In Lords Bank (published by www.7newsbelize.com, 15 April 2011)
- USA: 3 million trees to be planted in Station fire burn area (published by www.latimes.com, 15 April 2011)
- USA: Air power dips in wildfire fight (published by lubbockonline.com, 15 April 2011)
- USA: Texas firefighter dies battling wildfire (published by www.cbsnews.com, 15 April 2011)
- USA: Camp Williams hosts first artillery exercises since wildfire (published by www.dailyjournal.net, 15 April 2011)
- Russia: Fighting fires with satellites (published by www.themoscownews.com, 14 April 2011)
- Russia: Satellite tracking could help fight forest fires (published by themoscownews.com, 14 April 2011)
- USA: USDA, DOI Release Phase I Wildland FireManagement Reports (published by firechief.com, 14 April 2011)
- China: Forest fire raging in northwest China’s Xinjiang (published by english.peopledaily.com.cn, 14 April 2011)
- Trinidad/Tobago: Quarries versus water (published by www.newsday.co.tt, 14 April 2011)
- USA: Red Cross announces nearly $100,000 in wildfire relief donations (published by www.mywesttexas.com, 14 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfire causes 4-hour evacuation of Rotan (published by www.reporternews.com, 14 April 2011)
- China: Forest fire breaks out in Qinhuangdao (published by www.china.org.cn, 14 April 2011)
- USA: More explosive wildfire weather expected in Texas (published by www.chron.com, 14 April 2011)
- USA: Aero Union P-3s grounded (published by www.sim-outhouse.com, 14 April 2011)
- USA: Plains states endure a season of weather extremes (published by www.usatoday.com, 14 April 2011)
- Indonesia: 181 Firefighters Joined Forest Fire Drill Training (published by www.beritajakarta.com,13 April 2011)
- USA: Smoky smell and haze explained (published by www.theindependent.com, 13 April 2011)
- United Kingdom: Grass fire tackled at Shropshire nature reserve (published by www.bbc.co.uk,13 April 2011)
- Canada: Large grass fire leads to burn ban (published by www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com,13 April 20119
- Malaysia: Checkdams, tubewells to help fight open burning (published by www.theborneopost.com,13 April 2011)
- USA: Fires mostly contained, but region remains on alert as dangerous conditions forecast (published by www.lubbockonline.com,13 April 2011)
- South Africa: Bead Lanyards Create Work for Locals in Need (published by www.wildfire2011.org, 12 April 2011)
- Australia: Professor Mark Adams on fire risks and management in Victoria (published by www.sydney.edu.au,12 April 2011)
- USA: Raging Texas wildfires spotted by NASA satellites (published by www.examiner.com, 12 April 2011)
- USA: Okla. County Sheriff Threatens Arrest For Burning During Ban (published by www.koco.com,12 April 2011)
- Indonesia: RI wetlands integral in climate battle (published by www.thejakartapost.com,12 April 2011)
- Mexico: Mexico Seeks Help from U.S, Canada to Battle Forest Fires (published by www.laht.com,12 April 2011)
- USA: Burned forest value central to Tahoe logging fight (published by www.nevadaappeal.com, 12 April 2011)
- Australia: Price hikes to pay for fireproof powerlines (published by www.theaustralian.com.au,11 April 2011)
- Bulgaria: Forest fire raging near Bansko (published by www.sofiaecho.com,12 April 2011)
- USA: Toxic fumes released from 190K charred tires in Alton (published by www.themonitor.com,12 April 2011)
- USA: Colorado Wildfires Force Hundreds Of Evacuations (published by www.planetark.org,11 April 2011)
- USA: Salvation Army Aids Wildfire Responders Across West Texas (published by www.cbs7kosa.com, 11 April 2011)
- Wales: Project conserves rarer than rainforest blanket bog in Wales (published by www.walesonline.co.uk, 11 April 2011)
- USA / France: French Firefighters Learn Valuable Lesson From Californian Fire (published by www.khsltv.com, 11 April 2011)
- Australia: Cattle come down from alpine park (published by www.abc.net.au,11 April 2011)
- USA: Pawnee County fire destroys 8 houses (published by www.newsok.com,11 April 2011)
- USA: Hot, dry weather stokes raging Texas wildfires (published by www.latimes.com, 11 April 2011)
- USA: Central Texas fire crews head off to help with wildfires (published by www.austin.ynn.com, 11 April 2011)
- USA: Texas wildfires destroy homes, buildings (published by www.reuters.com,10 April 2011)
- USA: Grass fire destroys 34 homes, displaces residents in Midland County (published by www.mywesttexas.com,10 April 2011)
- USA: Governor Brownback Declares State Of Disaster Emergency For Large Wildfire (published by www.kake.com, 10 April 2011)
- USA: Residents Flee As Wildfire Burns Homes Near Cleveland, Oklahoma (published by www.newson6.com, 10 April 2011)
- USA: AP Interview: Deputy in charge of USFS talks fire (published by www.mercurynews.com, 09 April 2011)
- USA: Burned forest value central to Tahoe logging fight (published by www.mercurynews.com, 09 April 2011)
- Guatemala: Centenares de incendios forestales afectan territorio nacional (published by http://www.prensalibre.com, 09 April 2011)
- United Kingdom: Major Kerry gorse fire brought under control (published by www.rte.ie, 09 April 2011)
- Germany/United Kingdom: Popmusik als Forstwirtschaft (published by www.welt.de, 09 April 2011)
- USA: Pilot error to blame for missing Bambi Bucket (published by www.abc-7.com, 09 April 2011)
- Nepal: Fire coming under control in religious forest (published by www.thehimalayantimes.com, 08 April 2011)
- El Salvador: Incendio forestal consume 400 hectáreas en Chalatenango (published by http://www.laprensagrafica.com, 08 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfires Burn Up Budgets For Rural Oklahoma Fire Departments (published by www.newson6.com, 08 April 2011)
- USA: Homes burned, threatened by massive fire in Texas (published by edition.cnn.com, 08 April 2011)
- USA: Will federal wildland firefighters still work if there is a government shutdown? (published by www.examiner.com, 08 April 2011)
- Croatia: Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Pitve on the Island of Hvar (published by www.suite101.com, 08 April 2011)
- USA: Udall Government Shutdown could impede New Mexico Wildfire prevention and Containment (published by www.fireengineering.com, 08 April 2011)
- Switzerland: Drought leads to fire bans (published by www.swissinfo.ch, 08 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfire starters seldom have to pay (published by www.krqe.com, 08 April 2011)
- Australia: Emergency kits distributed to Campbelltown bush suburbs (published by macarthur-chronicle-campbelltown.whereilive.com.au, 08 April 2011)
- Australia: Top scientist rejects grazing trial (published by www.theage.com.au, 08 April 2011)
- Botswana / Australia: Hornsby firefighter battles African blaze 30 times larger than our 1994 bushfires (published by hornsby-advocate.whereilive.com.au, 08 April 2011)
- USA: Innovative wildfire research could prove invaluable during drought (published by www.kvue.com, 07 April 2011)
- Ghana: Govt To Boost Shea Nut Industry – Shea Nut Development Board Part Of Measures (published by www.modernghana.com, 07 April 2011)
- USA: Homes, Buildings Destroyed By Wildfire In Spencer (published by www.newson6.com, 07 April 2011)
- USA: Cover: Sexy in Uniform, Allison Fairbourne (published by www.inthisweek.com, 07 April 2011)
- India: Forest fire rages in Bor, Gorewada (published by articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 07 April 2011)
- Australia: Bushfire in Nilgen Nature Reserve (published by www.centraladvocate.com.au, 07 April 2011)
- Trinidad/Tobago: Burning up water resources (published by www.newsday.co.tt, 07 April 2011)
- Australia: Grazing adviser rebuffs Baillieu (published by www.smh.com.au, 06 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfires still devastating much of Texas (published by www.star-telegram.com, 06 April 2011)
- USA: Beverly WWII veteran dies from burns (published by www.boston.com, 06 April 2011)
- Gambia: NBR Forestry Director Calls for Youth Participation in Anti-Bush Fire Campaign (published by allafrica.com,06 April 2011)
- Australia: Families homeless after blaze destroys houses (published by www.abc.net.au, 06 April 2011)
- Australia: Arson squad plea after fire destroys home (published by au.news.yahoo.com, 06 April 2011)
- India: Fire destroys acres of forest on TATR border (published by articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 06 April 2011)
- Sweden/Global: Couple’s honeymoon covers cyclones, fires, floods, quakes and a nuclear disaster (published by www.theaustralian.com.au, 06 April 2011)
- Bhutan: 25 acres of forest razed on first day (published by www.kuenselonline.com, 06 April 2011)
- USA: South Texas wildfire destroys 4 homes (published by www.chron.com, 05 April 2011)
- USA: 10,000-Acre New Mexico Wildfire Still Burning (published by www.firehouse.com, 05 April 2011)
- Nicaragua: Incendios han consumido más de 4 mil manzanas (published by www.laprensa.com.ni, 05 April 2011)
- Russia: Wildfires threaten Siberian cities (published by www.upi.com, 05 April 2011)
- Virgin Islands: Fire Service: Wildfire on St. Croix is suspicious (published by virginislandsdailynews.com, 05 April 2011)
- Guatemala: Declaran alerta amarilla en el país por los incendios forestales (published by http://www.prensalibre.com, 05 April 2011)
- Australia: Burke’s cattle drive prevails (published by www.theaustralian.com.au, 05 April 2011)
- Australia: Home destroyed by bushfire south of Perth (published by www.abc.net.au, 05 April 2011)
- USA: Cal Fire hosts visiting French firefighters (published by lakeconews.com, 05 April 2011)
- USA: Study: Wildfire crews notice erratic blazes in beetle-infested forests (published by missoulian.com, 05 April 2011)
- Russia: Putin holds meeting on natural disasters (published by english.ruvr.ru, 05 April 2011)
- USA: Fort Collins area wildfire roars up overnight, forcing 300 to flee homes (published by www.denverpost.com, 04 April 2011)
- USA: 5 homes, barns burn in fast-moving NM grass fire (published by www.cbsnews.com, 04 April 2011)
- Israel: Families of Carmel fire victims say too early to grant medals (published by www.haaretz.com, 04 April 2011)
- Honduras: Fires consume thousands of acres in Honduras (published by latino.foxnews.com, 04 April 2011)
- Guatemala: Incendios consumen 1 mil 74 hectáreas de bosques y pastos (published by http://www.prensalibre.com, 04 April 2011)
- North Korea: North Korea in Forest Fire “Hot Spot” (published by www.dailynk.com, 04 April 2011)
- Honduras: Incendios forestales cobran dos vidas en Honduras (published by www.latribuna.hn, 04 April 2011)
- Guatemala: Incendios consumen 1,074 hectáreas de bosques (published by http://www.s21.com.gt, 04 April 2011)
- India: Odisha: Fire Engulfs Forests, Koraput Leads while Baleswar is the Least (published by orissadiary.com, 04 April 2011)
- USA: New Mexico wildfire prompts Boys Ranch evacuation (published by www.ctpost.com, 03 April 2011)
- Ukraine: Milk, berries still contaminated from Chernobyl: Greenpeace (published by www.reuters.com, 03 April 2011)
- Guatemala: Petén, Zacapa y Jalapa, en alerta por incendios (published by http://www.s21.com.gt, 03 April 2011)
- USA: In Fort Ord, blooming comes after burning (published by www.thecalifornian.com, 02 April 2011)
- USA: Wildfire Season: Preparing to Evacuate (published by www.kktv.com, 02 April 2011)
- Guatemala: Declaran alerta por incendios en el noreste de Guatemala (published by http://www.s21.com.gt, 02 April 2011)
- Vietnam: Mekong Delta on red alert for forest fires (published by vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn, 02 April 2011)
- India: Series of forest fires in Gondia perturb officials (published by articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 02 April 2011)
- USA: Shrinking ranks of volunteers strain rural Oregon fire agencies (published by www.oregonlive.com, 02 April 2011)
- Russia: Three peat bogs smoldering in Moscow region (published by www.itar-tass.com, 01 April 2011)
- Taiwan: When honoring deceased relatives, don’t burn down the forest (published by focustaiwan.tw, 01 April 2011)
- Russia: No risk of large peat bog fires in Moscow suburbs this year federal officer (published by www.itar-tass.com, 01 April 2011)