Despite some progress made by heroic firefighters, wildfires continue to tear through the West. Tragically, the fires have taken more than 30 lives (with many more missing), destroyed thousands of structures, and burned millions of acres. Here are answers to some of the commonly asked questions on causes for the wildfires and obstacles that stand in the way of solutions. What caused the wildfires?
LOS ANGELES For most Californians, the sight of aircraft spewing neon pink liquid over flaming trees and brush has become a hallmark of aggressive wildfire suppression campaigns if not a potent sy
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A federal lawsuit in Montana seeks to stop the U.S. Forest Service from dropping retardant into water and could reshape how the agency battles wildfires throughout the western United States.