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Big, Little Cottonwood canyons face wildfire threats as state surveys overgrowth
A newly-inked agreement restores access to Cardiff Fork in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Another problem awaits: tamping the ...
Paradise strengthens wildfire defenses with innovative Wildland Buffer Project
Wildfire preparedness is a top priority in the Town of Paradise as part of its recovery efforts following destruction from ...
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Western Pines fire grows to nearly 4,000 acres; evacuation orders still in place
Level 3 and 2 evacuations are still in place for the Western Pines area. A scan posted last night by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office reported that the fire had grown to 4,000 acres. Firefighters ...
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Should we suppress wildfires ‘as swiftly as possible?’ With 2025 season well underway, scholars weigh in
The Forest Service's new chief recently published a letter that called for wildfires to be suppressed "as swiftly as possible ...
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The Worst U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Ever
The USS Wasp (CV-7), a unique American aircraft carrier from the WWII era, was a compromised design doomed from the outset by ...
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A Natural Defense: Sheep Clear Brush to Curb Fires
Westmont has welcomed a herd of sheep to campus to eat non-native vegetation and reduce wildfire fuel in the barranca ...
14 Common Navy Ship Abbreviations (And What They Mean)
DDG, LHD, CVN? Decode key U.S. Navy ship abbreviations and learn what they mean and what vessels they designate.