GFMC: Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
March 2013
- USA: Wildfire leaves burning questions (published by www.ocala.com 31 March 2013)
- USA: Brush fire evacuates Estates neighborhood, I-75 reopen after smoke closed it (published by www.fireengineering.com 31 March 2013)
- USA: Spring cleanup: How to protect your home from wildfire (published by www.thenewsguard.com 31 March 2013)
- USA: Wildfire risk judged high (published by www.mydesert.com 31 March 2013)
- USA: Man found on fire along US-131 dies (published by www.woodtv.com 31 March 2013)
- South Africa: CT fire fighters on high alert (published by www.ewn.co.za, 31 March 2013)
- USA: New Mexico ripe for wildfires (published by www.abqjournal.com, 31 March 2013)
- Australia: Wildlife disaster action plan (published by www.themercury.com.au, 31 March 2013)
- Australia: Critical report on bushfire crisis (published by www.abc.net.au, 31 March 2013)
- Brunei: Forest Fire At Muara-Tutong Highway (published by www.brudirect.com, 30 March 2013)
- Philippines: Environment department acts vs forest wildfires (published by www.sunstar.com.ph, 30 March 2013)
- Thailand: Haze-related illnesses hit thousands in Nan province (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 30 March 2013)
- USA: EDITORIAL: Let it burn unlikely here (published by www.rapidcityjournal.com, 29 March 2013)
- USA: What will be the future of energy in the Sierra? (published by www.theunion.com, 29 March 2013)
- USA: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: New Northern Arizona team gets first wildfire drill (published by www.dcourier.com, 29 March 2013)
- USA: House considers Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act (published by www.naturalresourcereport.com, 29 March 2013)
- Brazil: Wildfire threatens ecological zone in southern Brazil (published by www.photoblog.nbcnews.com, 29 March 2013)
- Australia: Napthine visits damaged Vic community (published by www.bigpondnews.com, 29 March 2013)
- USA: National Wildfire Suppression Association member companies prepare to help during wildfire….(published by www.prweb.com, 29 March 2013)
- USA: Minden firm receives new firefighting deal (published by www.rgj.com, 29 March 2013)
- Korea: Fire-ancient castle (published by www.globalpost.com, 29 March 2013)
- Australia/Canada: Australian governor-general to honour Courtenay man (published by www.canada.com, 29 March 2013)
- USA: U.S. Forest service contracts 7 air tankers from Missoula’s Neptune Aviation (published by www.missoulian.com 29 March 2013)
- USA: Forest Service renews wildfire air tanker contracts (published by www.trib.com 29 March 2013)
- Philippines: CL ready for forest fires (published by www.ph.news.yahoo.com 29 March 2013)
- Australia: Governments step in with offers of relief cash to help victims of Dereel bushfire (published by www.theage.com.au 29 March 2013)
- USA: Help the economy: Start a fire (published by www.hcn.org, 28 March 2013)
- USA: Cross Plains man found dead near brush fire (published by www.tennessean.com, 28 March 2013)
- USA: Governor signs target shooting, wildfire bill (published by www.seattlepi.com 28 March 2013)
- USA: Structure loss, damage in wildfire set at $12 million (published by www.tricities.com 28 March 2013)
- India: Deliberate forest fires, illegal brick kilns threat to Thane district forests (published by www.hindustantimes.com 28 March 2013)
- USA: Forest Service firefighter struck and killed near Round Valley Reservoir (published by www.nj.com 28 March 2013)
- USA: Suppression of naturally occurring blazes may increase wildfire risk (published by www.phys.org 28 March 2013)
- Vietnam: Heavy drought put forests in danger (published by www.english.vietnamnet.vn 28 March 2013)
- Australia: Arson fear as fire destroys homes (published by www.theage.com.au 28 March 2013)
- Australia: Victorian bushfire destroys 16 homes (published by www.news.ninemsn.com.au 28 March 2013)
- Nicaragua: Forest fires devastate Nicaragua (published by www.plenglish.com 27 March 2013)
- USA: Aerial firefighters are prepared for busy fire season (published by www.finance.yahoo.com 27 March 2013)
- USA: Partnership aims to protect Fort Collins’ water from wildfire (published by www.coloradoan.com 27 March 2013)
- USA: Burn victim from condo fire remains in critical condition (published by www.oakforest.patch.com 27 March 2013)
- USA: NFPA, South Africa’s FFA non profit company sign memorandum of understanding (published by www.fireengineering.com 27 March 2013)
- Costa Rica: Fallece voluntario en incendio forestal en Costa Rica (published by www.noticias.terra.cl 27 March 2013)
- Chile: Brigadas forestales en encuentro binacional (published by www.elpinguino.com 27 March 2013)
- USA: Wildfires: Summit County taking grant applications for fuel-reduction projects (published by www.summitcountyvoice.com 27 March 2013)
- USA: WaterRF to host Wildfire Readiness and Response Workshop to prepare water utilities (published by www.watertechonline.com 27 March 2013)
- Australia: Wildfire destroys homes in Australia (published by www.telegraph.co.uk 27 March 2013)
- Australia: Deadline missed on fire refuges (published by www.theaustralian.com.au 27 March 2013)
- USA: New ‘forest’ fire protection fees questioned (published by www.kobi5.com 26 March 2013)
- USA: Leveraging the geospatial advantage (published by www.firechief.com 26 March 2013)
- USA: Where are we with wildland fire medicine? (published by www.firechief.com 26 March 2013)
- Holland: Code amber for forest fire risk (published by www.dutchnews.nl 26 March 2013)
- USA: Logging and fire suppression follow the same path for forest management: Guest opinion (published by www.oregonlive.com 26 March 2013)
- USA: Rep. Paul Gosar introduces catastrophic wildfire prevention act of 2013 (published by www.fireengineering.com 26 March 2013)
- Thailand: PM Yingluck concerned over smoke haze problem in North (published by www.thainews.prd.go.th 26 March 2013)
- Trinidad and Tobago: Bush fire causes NP evacuation (published by www.guardian.co.tt 26 March 2013)
- Thailand: Forestry Dept steps up anti-wild fire measures (published by www.thainews.prd.go.th 25 March 2013)
- USA: More than 200 firefighters attend first Wildland Fire Academy (published by www.argusleader.com 25 March 2013)
- Australia: Black Saturday victim could have missed warnings (published by www.canberratimes.com.au 25 March 2013)
- Australia: Second lawsuit filed after bushfires (published by www.au.news.yahoo.com 25 March 2013)
- United Kingdom: Caerphilly project targets deliberate grass fires (published by www.campaignseries.co.uk 25 March 2013)
- Philippines: DENR gears up vs forest fires (published by www.businessmirror.com.ph 25 March 2013)
- USA: Smokey Bear, Forest Service visit homeschool group to teach about fires, planting (published by www.jacksonvilleprogress.com 25 March 2013)
- Mexico: Forest fires raze 2,500 hectares in Mexico (published by www.english.peopledaily.com.cn 25 March 2013)
- Australia: Survivor guilt after bushfires (published by www.abc.net.au 25 March 2013)
- India: Fire destroys 10 acres of reserve forest in Udhagamandalam (published by www.zeenews.india.com 24 March 2013)
- Thailand: Forest fire ruled out as death toll hits 37 (published by www.bangkokpost.com 24 March 2013)
- USA: Fort Pierce wildfire: More than 2,500 evacuated in 125-acre wildfire; At least four homes damaged (published by www.wptv.com 24 March 2013)
- Thailand: Aerial anti-haze operations conducted in North (published by www.nationmultimedia.com, 24 March 2013)
- Thailand: Haze delays Charupong’s flight (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 24 March 2013)
- Chile: Helicóptero de Conaf es baleado en Arauco (published by www.24horas.cl 23 March 2013)
- USA: World War II crash site found during wildfire tells story of a fateful day (published by www.redding.com, 23 March 2013)
- Thailand: Chiang Mai Evacuate your Children (published by www.ourchiangmai.com, 23 March 2013)
- Thailand: Refugee death toll rises to 35 (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 23 March 2013)
- Thailand: Over 60 Karens killed by brushfire at Thai refugee camp (published by www.news.xinhuanet.com, 23 March 2013)
- USA: 7 air tankers on way, feds say (published by www.durangoherald.com, 22 March 2013)
- USA: Agreement reached in Idaho firefighter’s death (published by www.firehouse.com, 22 March 2013)
- USA: Colo. Lawmakers propose State Wildfire Aircraft Fleet (published by www.firehouse.com, 22 March 2013)
- Thailand: Wildfires scorch forest in Trang (published by www.bangkokpost.com, 22 March 2013)
- Thailand: Haze in 9 northern provinces reaches critical stage (published by www.nationmultimedia.com, 22 March 2013)
- Thailand: Over 90,000 patients have suffered from pollution related illness since January Doctors are concerned (published by www.chiangmaicitynews.com, 22 March 2013)
- USA: New Chopper gear could help fight wildfires (Update) (published by www.kutnews.org, 21 March 2013)
- USA: Regional Wildland-Fire Management Action Plans now available (published by www.fireengineering.com, 21 March 2013)
- Russia: World Forest Day (published by www.english.ruvr.ru 21 March 2013)
- Thailand: No wildfire warning in Phuket, but fire alert remains (published by www.phuketgazette.net 21 March 2013)
- United Kingdom: Grass fire projects to offer events for youngsters (published by www.walesonline.co.uk 21 March 2013)
- St. Kitts and Nevis: Bushfires and their effect on potable water supply (published by www.sknvibes.com 21 March 2013)
- Thailand: Haze worsens in Chiang Mai (published by www.nationmultimedia.com 21 March 2013)
- Australia: Southern Australia facing a scorch-earth future (published by www.theaustralian.com.au 21 March 2013)
- USA: Many fires, less firefighting money expected in 2013 wildfire season (published bywww.gimby.org 20 March 2013)
- USA: Carolina Forest fire victims allowed to search for momentos (published by www.myrtlebeachonline.com 20 March 2013)
- Australia: Eltham bushfire could kill thousands: report (published by www.abc.net.au 20 March 2013)
- South Africa: Veldfire management course to fill gap (published by www.knysnaplettherald.com, 19 March 2013)
- USA: Legislature should douse fire-fighting fee: Editorial (published by www.dailynews.com 19 March 2013)
- Russia: Forest Watch cameras fighting Russia’s wildfires (published by www.telegraph.co.uk 19 March 2013)
- Australia: Climate-driven disasters cost Victorians $4 billion (published by www.theage.com.au 19 March 2013)
- USA: Local residents got up-close look at wildfires (published by www.martinsvillebulletin.com 19 March 2013)
- Australia: Bushfire warnings scare tourists away (published by www.abc.net.au 19 March 2013)
- USA: Fire risk Climate, not calendar, should drive planning (published by www.cortezjournal.com 18 March 2013)
- Spain: First forest fire of year in Mallorca (published by www.euroweeklynews.com 18 March 2013)
- India: PTR readies to fight forest fire (published by www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com 18 March 2013)
- Borneo: Forest fire in Telamba (published by www.abc.net.au 18 March 2013)
- Australia: Big burn under way to reduce bushfire fuel in ACT (published by www.canberratimes.com.au 18 March 2013)
- USA: Cabins burn as firefighters battle massive fire in Pigeon Forge (published by www.wate.com 18 March 2013)
- USA: Charred body found during Southern CA wildfire (published by www.sacbee.com 18 March 2013)
- USA: Smoke, wildfires cause Interstate 95 pile-ups (published by www.news-journalonline.com 17 March 2013)
- USA: Firefighters battle 200-acre wildfire in Sevier County, at least 20 cabins damaged (published by www.knoxnews.com 17 March 2013)
- USA: Carolina Forest Condo fire contained: 26 buildings destroyed, fire ban issued (published by www.carolinalive.com 17 March 2013)
- USA: Firefighters tackle brush fires as fire alert issued for state (published by www.thestate.com 17 March 2013)
- USA: Few national resources available to help fight Galena Fire west of Fort Collins (published by www.coloradoan.com 16 March 2013)
- USA: Fire adapted communities coalition announces release of wildfire report and video (published by www.fireengineering.com 16 March 2013)
- USA: Prescribed fires a hot topic for wildlife (published by www.columbian.com 16 March 2013)
- USA: U.S. Forest Service turns to nonprofits for help restoring 2009 Station fire damage (published by www.glendalenewspress.com 16 March 2013)
- Georgia: Bushfire in southwest Georgia (published by www.dfwatch.net 16 March 2013)
- New Zealand: New Zealand parched as worst drought in 30 years takes toll (published by www.worldnews.nbcnews.com 15 March 2013)
- USA: 2 lawmakers want Colorado to have its own wildfire-fighting planes (published by www.denver.cbslocal.com 15 March 2013)
- USA: Northern Colorado wildfire threatens ‘numerous homes;’ about 50 people leave area (published by www.foxnews.com 15 March 2013)
- Australia: Woman whose son died in bushfire thought house safe (published by www.theage.com.au 15 March 2013)
- USA: Governor Corbett declares March 17-23 Wildfire Prevention Week (published by www.fox43.com 15 March 2013)
- Thailand: Farm fires cause heavy pollution (published by www.bangkokpost.com 15 March 2013)
- USA: Forest Service needs to rethink firefighting cuts (published by www.elkodaily.com 15 March 2013)
- Inidia: Wanted: Volunteers to report forest fires (published by www.bangaloremirror.com 14 March 2013)
- USA: Drought, wildfires shrink Monarch butterfly population (published by www.usatoday.com 14 March 2013)
- New Zealand: Fire near forestry block (published by www.stuff.co.nz 14 March 2013)
- USA: San Bernardino: Big plane seeks ‘next-gen’ air-tanker contract (published by www.pe.com 13 March 2013)
- USA: Already? ‘The standard fire season is June through September’ (published by www.kboi2.com 13 March 2013)
- USA: Forest Service Chief: Management protects rural economies and communities (published by www.fireengineering.com 13 March 2013)
- New Zealand: Kiwis fought fires for 15 hours a day (published by www.stuff.co.nz 13 March 2013)
- Australia: Extreme bushfire conditions in Tassie (published by www.weeklytimesnow.com.au 13 March 2013)
- United Kingdom: Pontyberem 20,000 square metre grass fire beaten out (published by www.thisissouthwales.co.uk 13 March 2013)
- St. Kitts and Nevis: Bush fire threatens New Road familys safety (published by www.sknvibes.com 13 March 2013)
- Ghana: Assemblies fail to set up anti-bush fire committees (published by www.bournemouthecho.co.uk 13 March 2013)
- United Kingdom: Firefighters tackle two hectare heath fire at Stoborough Heath (published by www.bournemouthecho.co.uk 13 March 2013)
- USA: Santa Fe Forest prescribed fire under way (published by www.kob.com 13 March 2013)
- USA: Udall, Bennet Welcome Inclusion of Watershed Protection, Wildfire Recovery Funds in U.S. Senate Bill (published by www.waterworld.com 13 March 2013)
- Cuba: Cuba’s 2012 forest fires mostly man-made (published by www.bernama.com 13 March 2013)
- Vietnam: Drought hits Mekong Delta susceptible to forest fires (published by www.saigon-gpdaily.com.vn 13 March 2013)
- Bhutan: More than 500 acres of forest razed (published by www.kuenselonline.com 13 March 2013)
- Nepal: Raging wildfires in districts threaten human settlements (published by www.ekantipur.com 12 March 2013)
- USA: Facelift for air tanker base at Campbell River airport (published by www.campbellrivermirror.com 12 March 2013)
- USA: Wildfires force grazing lessees off some federal lands (published by www.wyofile.com 12 March 2013)
- India: Staff crunch: Fire devours unguarded Athagarh forests (published by www.dailypioneer.com 12 March 2013)
- Domincan Republic: Crews battle forest fire near the countrys tallest peak (published by www.dominicantoday.com 12 March 2013)
- Colombia: Colombian authorities try to control forest fire (published by www.plenglish.com 12 March 2013)
- USA: Protecting wood utility poles from wildfire (published by www.utilityproducts.com 12 March 2013)
- USA: Cal Fire’s flawed fire plan (published by www.latimes.com 11 March 2013)
- USA: Grass fires, ammunition shortages prevalent as target shooters frequent Pawnee Grasslands (published by www.9news.com 11 March 2013)
- Trinidad and Tobago: Do more to prevent bush fires (published by www.trinidadexpress.com 11 March 2013)
- USA: Russell County brush fires damage three separate properties Sunday (published by www.tricities.com 11 March 2013)
- India: Officials’ bid to avoid forest fire in Valmiki Tiger Reserve (published by www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com 11 March 2013)
- Australia: CFA douses networking issues following Black Saturday bushfires (published by www.computerworld.com.au 11 March 2013)
- New Zealand: Firefighters battling scrub fire in rural Waikato (published by www.nzherald.co.nz 10 March 2013)
- USA: Edgefield County brush fire spreads to home (published by www2.wjbf.com 10 March 2013)
- South Korea: 1 dead, 14 injured in forest fire in Pohang (published by www.english.yonhapnews.co.kr 10 March 2013)
- India: Padayatra held to protect Gmardan from forest fire (published by www.dailypioneer.com 09 March 2013)
- USA: Seminole, Osceola under burn bans as wildfire risk rises across our region (published by www.orlandosentinel.com 08 March 2013)
- New Zealand: Taheke forest fire doused (published by www.northernadvocate.co.nz 08 March 2013)
- USA: 5 Ore. airport towers on FAA closure list (published by www.news.yahoo.com 08 March 2013)
- USA: Forest Service may let more fires burn (published by www.abcnews.go.com 08 March 2013)
- Australia: We need to think about fire in Tasmanias forests (published by www.theconversation.edu.au 08 March 2013)
- Australia: Emergency services had no duty to warn on bushfire evacuation, court told (published by www.theage.com.au 08 March 2013)
- Zimbabwe: EMA launches veld fire campaigns (published by www.zbc.co.zw 07 March 2013)
- USA: Simpson secures wildfire funding in house budget bill (published by www.fireengineering.com 07 March 2013)
- Australia: Claims Tas govt ignored bushfire advice (published by www.theaustralian.com.au 07 March 2013)
- Australia: Bushfire forces end to 15-month tree-sit protest (published by www.au.news.yahoo.com 07 March 2013)
- USA: Central Texas man pleads guilty to wildfires fraud (published by www.mysanantonio.com 07 March 2013)
- India: Special patrol teams to check forest fires (published by www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com 07 March 2013)
- Phillipines: BFP enjoins public support in forest fire prevention (published by www.pia.gov.ph 07 March 2013)
- India: Fire engulfs Chandaka forest (published by www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com 07 March 2013)
- USA: Forest Service hits reverse on firefighting policy (published by www.publicnewsservice.org 06 March 2013)
- USA: Bats not bothered by forest fires, study finds (published by www.sciencedaily.com 06 March 2013)
- Australia: Bushfire aid fraud inquiry (published by www.au.news.yahoo.com 06 March 2013)
- India: Forest fire breaks out near Film City (published by www.dnaindia.com 06 March 2013)
- Australia: Black Saturday bushfire warnings too late, Supreme Court told (published by www.heraldsun.com.au 06 March 2013)
- United Kingdom / France: Wildland firefighter exchange between Landes Fire and Rescue Service and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service activated (published by SDIS 40, 5 March 2013)
- USA: Federal aid program for wildfire victims falls short (published by www.statesman.com 05 March 2013)
- Australia: Bushfire inquiry details released (published by www.abc.net.au 05 March 2013)
- Ghana: Bush fires threaten shea nut sector (published by www.ghanaweb.com 05 March 2013)
- Gambia: Pakaliba observes National Bush Fire day (published by www.allafrica.com 05 March 2013)
- USA: Red Cross uses last of wildfire fund (published by www.amarillo.com 05 March 2013)
- USA: Texas lawmakers to pay wildfire costs (published by www.au.news.yahoo.com 05 March 2013)
- Australia: Victims relive horror of Kilmore East fire (published by www.au.news.yahoo.com 05 March 2013)
- Australia: Inexperienced worker inspected powerline that caused Black Saturday bushfire, court hears (published by www.theaustralian.com.au 05 March 2013)
- Chile: Two firefighters injured in Chilean ambush (published by www.upi.com 05 March 2013)
- Australia: Thousands sue power company over fatal bushfire (published by www.tvnz.co.nz 05 March 2013)
- India: Mumbai: Massive fire in forest area behind Film City, spreads to over 15 kms (published by www.ibnlive.in.com 05 March 2013)
- USA: USFS budget cuts likely to affect fire, forest management (published by www.missoulian.com 05 March 2013)
- New Zealand: Chopper on daily forest fire alert (published by www.nzherald.co.nz 05 March 2013)
- USA: North Carolina Fire Chief dies fighting brush fire (published by www.firehouse.com 04 March 2013)
- USA: Brush fire destroys 10 homes in Marion County (published by www.clickorlando.com 04 March 2013)
- Gambia: ADWAC scales up anti-bush fire campaign in NBR (published by www.allafrica.com 04 March 2013)
- USA: How insurers can improve wildfire risk evaluations (published by www.claimsjournal.com 04 March 2013)
- Chile: Helicóptero que combatía incendio forestal fue baleado en Collipulli (published by www.cooperativa.cl 04 March 2013)
- Australia: Protecting cultural sites from bushfire (published by www.abc.net.au 04 March 2013)
- New Zealand: Chris de Freitas: Wildfires an underestimated effect of drought (published by www.nzherald.co.nz 04 March 2013)
- India: Large tract of Nagarhole forest land burnt (published by www.deccanchronicle.com 04 March 2013)
- Australia: Bushfire survivors seek justice in class action (published by www.abc.net.au 04 March 2013)
- Australia: Fatal bushfire SPI’s fault, Vic court told (published by www.sbs.com.au 04 March 2013)
- USA: Udall: Time to combat effects of climate change, drought (published by www.summitdaily.com 03 March 2013)
- India: Setting forests on fire banned, many left in the lurch (published by www.e-pao.net 03 March 2013)
- Phillipines: Fire station helpless vs forest fires (published by www.sunstar.com.ph 03 March 2013)
- El Salvador: Incendio forestal obligó a suspender vuelos en aeropuerto salvadoreño (published by www.noticias.terra.cl 03 March 2013)
- USA: Sequestration cuts include firefighting, while wildfires rage in Florida (published by www.policymic.com 02 March 2013)
- USA: Brush fire consumes 500 acres, some ‘structures’ (published by www.ocala.com 02 March 2013)
- USA: PCADS (published by www.flexalt.com 02 March 2013)
- USA: California firefighters face 2013 wildfire season with less help from inmates (published by www.nbclosangeles.com 01 March 2013)
- New Zealand: Firefighters battle false alarms (published by www.stuff.co.nz 01 March 2013)
- USA: SMX cuts landing fees to air tankers (published by www.santamariatimes.com 01 March 2013)
- USA: Half of firefighters’ requests for air tankers last year went unfilled (published by www.boisestatepublicradio.org 01 March 2013)
- Australia: Bushfire bites into Alpine region’s economy (published by www.heraldsun.com.au 01 March 2013)
- Malasya: Preventing peat fires (published by www.selangortimes.com 01 March 2013)
- Spain: El Gobierno destina 700.000 euros a la Comunidad para reparar daños producidos por el incendio forestal de agosto (published by www.noticias.terra.es 01 March 2013)