GFMC: Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
September 2011
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Russia: Russias president Medvedev highly appreciated the actions of the Ministry of Emergency (published by www.0-1.ru, 30 September 2011)
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Russia: Forest Fires Threaten Russian City (published by www.rferl.org, 30 September 2011)
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Russia: Russian city enveloped in smog from forest fires (published by www.rt.com, 30 September 2011)
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Indonesia: Burst of carbon from Indonesian peat fires – and India coal mania (published by www.indymedia.org.au, 30 September 2011)
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Indonesia / USA: RI, US sign debt-for-nature swap deal to protect tropical forests (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 30 September 2011)
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USA: “Tronos fire-fighting aircraft enters service with U.S. Forestry Service” (published by www.digitaljournal.com, 30 September 2011)
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USA: Lawmakers say federal response to area wildfires slow (published by www.news-journal.com, 30 September 2011)
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Australia: Firefighter crisis threat (published by www.gympietimes.com.au, 30 September 2011)
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USA: Grim predictions say 9 more years of Texas drought possible (published by www.reuters.com, 29 September 2011)
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USA: Media, public warned about wildfire fly-overs (published by www.gilmermirror.com, 29 September 2011)
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USA: Cost of battling wildfire tops $12 million (published by www.wday.com, 29 September 2011)
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USA: Wildfire update: Canadian airtankers arrive to help with fire efforts (published by www.kcentv.com, 29 September 2011)
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USA: Fire in BWCA may be long-term boon to moose (published by www.chron.com, 29 September 2011)
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Thailand / ASEAN: Combatting ASEAN Haze Requires Both Words and Actions (published by www.thailand-business-news.com, 29 September 2011)
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Australia: Karl O’Callaghan forced to release Hills bushfire phone records (published by www.news.com.au, 29 September 2011)
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Australia: 100m fire protection zone (published by www.canberratimes.com.au, 29 September 2011)
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USA: Neptune’s jet-powered tanker could ‘revolutionize’ aerial firefighting (published by www.missoulian.com, 28 September 2011)
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USA: $152 million in ag losses to Texas wildfires (published by www.businessweek.com, 28 September 2011)
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USA: Wildfire preparedness saves lives, property (published by www.bixbybulletin.com, 28 September 2011)
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USA: Texas ranchers suffer $152 million in wildfire losses (published by www.reuters.com, 28 September 2011)
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USA: Fire destroys set of 2004 “Alamo” remake in Texas (published by www.reuters.com, 28 September 2011)
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Canada: Slave Lake shows need for national wildfire strategy (published by www.edmontonjournal.com, 28 September 2011)
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USA / Japan: In Unique Fire Tests, Outdoor Decks Will Be Under Firebrand Attack (published by www.callcenterinfo.tmcnet.com, 28 September 2011)
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Indonesia / ASEAN: Singapore puts heat on Indonesia to take on haze situation (published by www.news.asiaone.com, 28 September 2011)
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Indonesia: Indonesias leader says he will dedicate final years of his presidency to protect rainforest (published by www.cifor.org, 27 September 2011)
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USA: Power Utility Sued After Massive Texas Wildfire (published by www.fh1.firehouse.com, 27 September 2011)
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USA: Texas Wildfire Insured Loss Estimate Climbs; Could Hit $500M (published by www.propertycasualty360.com, 27 September 2011)
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Ghana: Bushfires, herdsmen undermining governments afforestation programme in UWR (published by www.ghananewsagency.org, 27 September 2011)
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South Africa: Veld fire incidents in the province (published by www.allafrica.com, 27 September 2011)
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ASEAN: Asean Secretariat told to do more in combating haze (published by www.theborneopost.com, 27 September 2011)
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USA: Obama Gets Burned with Crack about Texas Wildfires (published by www.news.yahoo.com, 26 September 2011)
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USA: Officials: East Texas fires have destroyed $97 million worth of timber (published by www.news-journal.com, 26 September 2011)
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China: China issues forest fire alert in five regions (published by www.english.peopledaily.com.cn, 26 September 2011)
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USA: How to become a wildland fire contractor (published by www.firerescue1.com, 26 September 2011)
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Russia: The Big Payback from Bringing Back Peat Bogs (published by www.e360.yale.edu, 26 September 2011)
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Namibia: Councillor wants govt to compensate farmers – by Irene !Hoaës (published by www.newera.com.na, 26 September 2011)
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Indonesia: On eve of major forestry conference, Indonesias President issues decree to cut GHG emissions (published by www.blog.cifor.org, 26 September 2011)
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Australia: Red Centre fires blamed for wildlife pneumonia (published by www.abc.net.au, 26 September 2011)
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USA: San Diego County building codes tested in wildfires (published by www.statesman.com, 26 September 2011)
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ASEAN: Asean pressures Indonesia over rise in haze pollution (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 24 September 2011)
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Australia: Teens to be charged NSW bushfire (published by www.skynews.com.au, 23 September 20119
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USA: Inventor’s gel helps federal agencies, fire departments douse big blazes with less effort (published by www.palmbeachpost.com, 23 September 2011)
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USA: Managing Forests To Manage Wildfires (published by www.npr.org, 23 September 2011)
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USA: The Dollar Lake Fire: What the government did wrong (published by www.oregonlive.com, 23 September 2011)
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USA: The Dollar Lake fire: Forest Service was right to wait (published by www.oregonlive.com, 23 September 2011)
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USA: UA Awarded $1.5M to Study Human-Fire-Climate Interactions (published by www.uanews.org, 23 September 2011)
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USA: Pagami Creek fire crew forced to deploy emergency fire shelters (published by www.duluthnewstribune.com, 23 September 2011)
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USA: Man dies of natural causes in grass fire south of Laurel (published by www.ktvq.com, 23 September 2011)
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Namibia: 547 goats killed by fire – by Irene! Hoaës (published by www.newera.com.na, 23 September 2011)
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ASEAN: Indonesia steps up fight against haze (published by www.channelnewsasia.com, 23 September 2011)
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USA: Did the Forest Service get burned? (published by www.duluthnewstribune.com, 23 September 2011)
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USA: Wildfire damaged $12.8 million worth of timber, Forest Service says (published by www.ultimatewoodlands.com, 22 September 2011)
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USA: Famous Minnesota fires: A look back in photos (published by www.minnpost.com, 22 September 2011)
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Indonesia: The endless cycle of forest fires (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 22 September 2011)
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Indonesia: In Kalimantan, Hard at Work Reversing the Damage to Peat Forests (published by www.thejakartaglobe.com, 21 September 2011)
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Namibia: Veld Fires poses Health Hazard in Oluno (published by www.informante.web.na, 21 September 2011)
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Zimbabwe: Justice for veld fires (published by www.thezimbabwean.co.uk, 21 September 2011)
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Zimbabwe: Wattle Company: $7m up in flames (published by www.thezimbabwean.co.uk, 21 September 2011)
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USA: Human influence takes the wild out of some wildfires (published by www.earthsky.org, 21 September 2011)
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USA: Flames from Bastrop fire will be felt for a long time (published by www.mysanantonio.com, 21 September 2011)
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Canada: Water and fire fuel tech firm’s success (published by www.timescolonist.com, 21 September 2011)
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Mongolia: Firefighters working to contain forest fire (published by www.olloo.mn, 21 September 2011)
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Australia: CFA to recognise Black Saturday heroes (published by www.weeklytimesnow.com.au, 21 September 2011)
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Spain: 3 die in firefighting helicopter crash in Spain (published by www.wildfiretoday.com, 20 September 2011)
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USA: Texas ranchers seek federal help rebuilding fences lost to wildfires (published by www.reporternews.com, 20 September 2011)
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USA: New GIS Analysis of Burn Severity Demonstrates Less Harm to Forests Than Commonly Reported (published by www.yubanet.com, 20 September 2011)
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USA: Swamp fire nearly out (published by www.suffolknewsherald.com, 20 September 2011)
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USA: Trees and power lines caused major Texas fire (published by www.reuters.com, 20 September 2011)
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China: Forest Fire Extinguished in China’s NW Border Region (published by www.english.cri.cn, 20 September 2011)
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Lebanon: Fires damage Akkar forests (published by www.dailystar.com.lb, 20 September 2011)
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Spain: Homes destroyed and 1,200 evacuated as fire ravages holiday island of Ibiza (published by www.dailymail.co.uk, 20 September 2011)
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USA: Kirtland Warbler population down in Clare County, stable overall (published by www.themorningsun.com, 20 September 2011)
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USA: Disaster unemployment aid now available in 13 Texas counties affected by wildfires (published by www.yourhoustonnews.com, 20 September 2011)
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USA: Bastrop, Texas, Wildfire Nearly Contained, Thousands Left Homeless (published by www.insurancejournal.com, 20 September 2011)
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USA: 2010 Fires Caused $11.6B in Property Damage (published by www.propertycasualty360.com, 20 September 2011)
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USA: Funding cuts put East Texas fire departments in a bind (published by www.cbs19.tv, 20 September 2011)
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Australia: Jump in number of homes burnt (published by www.au.news.yahoo.com, 20 September 2011)
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USA: FEMA helping Leander wildfire victims (published by www.kxan.com, 19 September 2011)
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USA: Industry Bands Together to Help Texas Wildfire Victims Get Vehicle Titles (published by www.autoremarketing.com, 19 September 2011)
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USA: Statewide fires boost air travel in Abilene, but locals are flying more too (published by www.reporternews.com, 19 September 2011)
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USA: Wildfires cost Texas agriculture nearly $200 million (published by www.star-telegram.com, 19 September 2011)
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Spain: Forest fire on Spain’s Ibiza forces evacuations (published by www.taiwannews.com.tw, 19 September 2011)
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USA: Fire-Ravaged Land in Texas May Have Lost Half of Its Value, According to Lewis Realty Advisors (published by www.marketwatch.com, 19 September 2011 )
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Australia: Huge Australian bushfires ignited rare plant growth (published by www.newscientist.com, 19 September 2011)
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West Africa: Converting rainforest to cropland in Africa reduces rainfall (published by www.news.mongabay.com, 19 September 2011)
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Indonesia: Firefighters save wildlife from fires in S. Sumatra (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 19 September 2011)
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Lebanon: 78 acres of forest trees damaged by fires in north, south Lebanon (published by www.dailystar.com.lb, 18 September 2011)
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India: Forest guard injured as poachers open fire (published by www.thehindu.com, 18 September 2011)
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USA: U.S. Wildfire season on near-record pace (published by www.summitcountyvoice.com, 18 September 2011)
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Indonesia: President Yudhoyono to provide extra time to set up REDD agency (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 17 September 2011)
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Indonesia: Ministry deploys personnel, planes to help extinguish forest fires (published by www.antaranews.com, 16 September 2011)
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Australia: Biggest fireball I’ve ever seen: superintendent (published by www.canberratimes.com.au, 18 September 2011)
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USA: Officials: East Texas fires have destroyed $97 million worth of timber (published by www.agweekly.com, 16 September 2011)
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USA: State to launch wildfire mapping site (published by www.kxan.com, 16 September 2011)
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USA: As Bastrop fire still burns, other fire-affected areas focus on rebuilding (published by www.statesman.com, 16 September 2011)
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Indonesia: Hard to Wean Farmers off Slashing and Burning (published by www.thejakartaglobe.com, 16 September 2011)
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USA: With wildfire contained, evacuees can go home (published by www.chron.com, 16 September 2011)
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Australia: ARK Animal Emergency Response (published by www.abc.net.au, 16 September 2011)
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China: Forest fire in China’s NW border region spreads (published by www.news.xinhuanet.com, 16 September 2011)
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Australia: Bravery award for fire hero (published by www.centralwesterndaily.com.au, 16 September 2011)
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USA: Apache, State and Federal Agencies Protect Small and Slow-moving Critters from Wildfires (published by www.indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com, 15 September 2011)
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Australia: Woronora River residents get first floating fire station (published by www.theleader.com.au, 16 September 2011)
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Malaysia: Haze triggers health warnings (published by www.nst.com.my, 15 September 2011)
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Spain: Investigation launched as forest fire destroys four homes on Costa del Sol (published by www.euroweeklynews.com, 15 September 2011)
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USA: Smoke from brush fire blamed for huge pileup in Wash. (published by www.today.msnbc.msn.com, 15 September 2011)
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Malaysia: Malaysia environmental activists complain over pollution (published by www.presstv.com, 15 September 2011)
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Zimbabwe: Veld Fires – Hurungwe Feels the Heat (published by www.allafrica.com, 15 September 2011)
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Indonesia: Govt Declines Singapore Help on Haze (published by www.thejakartaglobe.com, 15 September 2011)
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USA: Chiefs Demand Fire Support (published by www.independent.com, 15 September 2011)
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USA: Wildfire protection plan not fully funded in Texas (published by www.thenewstribune.com, 15 September 2011)
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Australia: Kimberley ultramarathon organisers ignored advice to check on fires (published by www.theaustralian.com.au, 15 September 2011)
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China: Firefighters approach scene of forest fire in China’s NW border region (published by www.news.xinhuanet.com, 15 September 2011)
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Armenia / GFMC: OSCE helps to fight wildfires in Armenia (published by www.news.am, 14 September 2011)
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USA: Texas wildfire devastation imaged by satellite (published by www.cbsnews.com, 14 September 2011)
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Namibia: Veld fires ravage Erongo communal land pastures (published by www.informante.web.na, 14 September 2011)
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USA: Wildfires could prove to be learning experience for scientists (published by www.statesman.com, 14 September 2011)
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Singapore: S’pore ready to assist Indonesia tackle forest fires: Dr Balakrishnan (published by www.todayonline.com, 14 September 2011)
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USA: Minnesota wildfire spreads to 100,000 acres (published by www.reuters.com, 14 September 2011)
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Australia: Bushfires torch large areas of northern Australia (published by www.beefcentral.com, 14 September 2011)
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Indonesia: Beset by haze from hundreds of fires, Indonesia tries to trigger rain (published by www.edition.cnn.com, 14 September 2011)
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USA: Rainy Day Fund unlikely for wildfires (published by www.kxan.com, 13 September 2011)
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Australia: Utilise local knowledge (published by www.abc.net.au, 13 September 2011)
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Australia: Aerial mustering and firefighting could cost more under carbon tax (published by www.abc.net.au, 13 September 2011)
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Bulgaria: Wild Fire Impedes Traffic on Bulgaria’s Trakiya Hwy (published by www.novinite.com, 13 September 2011)
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Ghana: More Funds Needed for Fire Management (published by www.allafrica.com, 13 September 2011)
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Australia: Forest logging risks wildfire (published by www.sciencealert.com.au, 13 September 2011)
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Australia: Victorian laws give fire power to chief of police (published by www.theaustralian.com.au, 13 September 2011)
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USA: Policies lagged as fire risk in backcountry grew (published by www.star-telegram.com, 12 September 2011)
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USA: Texas wildfires: Is drought the new climate? (published by www.sacbee.com, 12 September 2011)
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Australia: Call for underground wires to cut fire risk (published by www.sl.farmonline.com.au, 12 September 2011)
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Spain: Investigation launched as forest fire destroys four homes on Costa del Sol (published by www.theolivepress.es, 12 September 2011)
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USA: Moodys: Texas Wildfires To Pressure Insurers’ Earnings (published by www.propertycasualty360.com, 12 September 2011)
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USA: McCaul: Help should be phone call away (published by www.kxan.com, 12 September 2011)
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USA: Tanker Base Letter (published by www.edhat.com, 12 September 2011)
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USA: Kids in Texas wildfire town return to school (published by www.today.msnbc.msn.com, 12 September 2011)
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Australia: One in seven NSW homes a fire risk: survey (published by www.news.ninemsn.com.au, 12 September 2011)
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USA: 1554 homes destroyed in Texas bushfire (published by www.skynews.com.au, 12 September 2011)
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USA: Santa Barbara County Not Unscathed as 15,500 Lightning Strikes Hammer California (published by www.noozhawk.com, 11 September 2011)
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USA: Stallion Springs Being Evacuated Ahead of Massive Wildfire (published by www.turnto23.com, 11 September 2011)
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USA: NE Side Fire Forces 1,700 To Evacuate (published by www.ksat.com, 11 September 2011)
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USA: Wildland Fire Severely Burns Calif. Woman (published by www.firehouse.com, 11 September 2011)
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Malaysia: Landfill to burn for days to come (published by www.theborneopost.com, 11 September 2011)
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USA: More wildfires erupt in Texas as it faces worst dry spell since 1895 (published by www.edition.cnn.com, 11 September 2011)
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Indonesia: Forest fires mount concern over SEA Games (published by www.mysinchew.com, 10 September 2011)
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USA: String of blazes takes toll on Texas firefighters (published by www.google.com, 10 September 2011)
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Kenya / Global: ‘Better landscapes management needed to prevent forest fires’ (published by www.afriquejet.com, 10 September 2011)
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USA: By air and by ground, firefighting costs add up quickly (published by www.statesman.com, 10 September 2011)
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USA: Wildfire evacuees demand answers (published by www.chron.com,10 September 2011)
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USA: Govt determined to fight forest fires as hot spots proliferate (published by www.antaranews.com, 09 September 2011)
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USA: Risk of Wildfires Forces Military to Alter Training (published by www.nytimes.com, 09 September 2011)
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USA: Texas wildfire victims wondering where Perry is (published by www.sfexaminer.com, 09 September 2011)
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USA: Frustration grows for Texas wildfire evacuees (published by www.usatoday.com, 09 September 2011)
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USA: Bristow Academy offers wildland fire orientation (published by www.shephard.co.uk, 09 September 2011)
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USA: FireWhat Inc. Brings Wildland Firefighting Technology to the Palm of a Firefighter’s Hand (published by www.sfgate.com, 09 September 2011)
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USA: Untrained Volunteers Turned Away in Bastrop (published by www.nbcdfw.com, 09 September 2011)
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Indonesia: Artificial Rain Readied to Handle Forest Fire (published by www.us.en.vivanews.com, 09 September 2011)
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Australia: Fires just part of the landscape, says ultramarathon founder (published by www.dailytelegraph.com.au, 09 September 2011)
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USA: Nine Homes Destroyed in Wildfire in U.S. Washington State (published by www.english.cri.cn, 09 September 2011)
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USA: Weather Disasters Keep Costing U.S. Billions This Year (published by www.planetark.org, 09 September 2011)
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Belarus: Carbon project to keep Chernobyl radiation locked up (published by www.environmental-finance.com, 08 September 2011)
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USA: Investigators say Tehachapi, Calif., fire burned twice as many buildings as initially thought (published by www.washingtonpost.com, 08 September 2011)
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USA: Texas wildfire destruction worsens: 1,626 homes lost (published by www.latimesblogs.latimes.com, 08 September 2011)
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USA: Firefighting plane’s use in Texas wildfire delayed (published by www.pantagraph.com, 08 September 2011)
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USA: Calif. Lawmakers Fight Wildland Fire Fee Law (published by www.firehouse.com, 08 September 2011)
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Canada: Man fined $3,800 for starting forest fire (published by www.fftimes.com, 07 September 2011)
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Indonesia: Batam protected forest gutted by fire (published by www.antaranews.com, 07 September 2011)
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USA: Texas wildfires: Is Rick Perry being hypocritical asking for federal aid? (published by www.csmonitor.com, 07 September 2011)
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USA: Idaho wildfire forces evacuation of homes, ranches (published by www.reuters.com, 07 September 2011)
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Canada: B.C. fire forces 550 to flee homes (published by www.montrealgazette.com, 07 September 2011)
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USA: Texas Wildfire Losses Could Surpass $100M (published by www.propertycasualty360.com, 07 September 2011)
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USA: White House monitoring Texas wildfires, press secretary Jay Carney says (published by www.blog.chron.com, 07 September 2011)
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USA: Rick Perry’s Texas cuts firefighting budget while wildfires burn (published by www.salon.com, 07 September 2011)
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USA: Rick Perrys response to Texas wildfires offers glimpse of leadership (published by www.washingtonpost.com, 07 September 2011)
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USA: Man Killed in Kaufman Co. Grass Fire (published by www.nbcdfw.com, 07 September 2011)
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Australia: New emergency system rings the right bells (published by www.psnews.com.au, 07 September 2011)
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USA: Four dead as massive bushfires ravage Texas (published by www.heraldsun.com.au, 07 September 2011)
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USA: Winds fueling massive Texas wildfire finally calm (published by www.cfnews13.com, 07 September 2011)
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USA: Texas Wildfires driven by high winds (published by www.enn.com, 06 September 2011)
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USA: Evacuations ordered due to wildfires (published by www.abclocal.go.com, 6 September 2011)
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South Africa: Veld Fire fatalaties can be prevented with the right fire protection equipment (published by www.safequip.co.za, 05 September 2011)
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USA: Brush fire from plane crash menaces California homes (published by www.reuters.com, 05 September 2011)
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Botswana: Govt hires bush firefighters (published by www.mmegi.bw, 05 September 2011)
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USA: Texas Wildfires Destroy 300 Homes Near Austin (published by www.huffingtonpost.com, 05 September 2011)
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USA: Fires continue to burn across the state (published by www.abclocal.go.com, 05 September 2011)
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USA: Wind-driven fires kill woman, child in East Texas (published by www.usatoday.com, 05 September 2011)
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USA: Small plane crash sparks rapid brush fire in Calif (published by www.chron.com, 05 September 2011)
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USA: Forest service: Aerial firefighting plan delays spark criticism (published by www.pe.com, 03 September 2011)
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USA: Wildfire destroys 10 residences in Natchitoches Parish (published by www.thetowntalk.com, 03 September 2011)
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USA: Firefighters gain control over Cajon Pass blaze (published by www.latimes.com, 03 September 2011)
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Australia: Innovative inventions showcase local talent in Bendigo (published by www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au, 03 September 2011)
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Australia: Fire traps ultramarathon runners in gorge (published by www.au.news.yahoo.com, 03 September 2011)
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Canada: Lightning sensors thwart forest fire flare-ups (published by www.cbc.ca, 02 September 2011)
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USA: Air Tractor 802’s Help Fight P.K. Fire (published by www.texomashomepage.com, 02 September 2011)
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Namibia: Veld Fire at Farms Kills Two (published by www.allafrica.com, 02 September 2011)
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Russia: Abnormal meteorological event caused 2010 Russian fires, Pakistan floods (published by www.newstrackindia.com, 01 September 2011)
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USA: Officials say man aimed rifle at helicopter fighting Oklahoma wildfire (published by www.newsok.com, 01 September 2011)
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Kenya: Taita Taveta Forest Fire Raises Concerns (published by www.allafrica.com, 01 September 2011)
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Australia: Fire boosted rare plant growth (published by www.sciencealert.com.au, 01 September 2011)
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South Africa: NWest farmer dies from burn injuries (published by www.citizen.co.za, 01 September 2011)
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Brazil: Brazil Forest Law changes threaten to send climate achievements up in smoke (published by wwf.panda.org, 01 September 2011)