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Controlled burns in California could reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire by 60 percent

Deploying low-intensity burns could reduce the initial risk of catastrophic wildfire by more than 60 percent, while helping protect the area for at least six years, a new study has found. To be effective, wildland fuel treatments need to occur in an ongoing, period manner, as opposed to a one-time intervention, according to the study, published Friday… ....

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Lake Tahoe fire agencies recognize May as Wildfire Awareness Month

With record drought conditions in the West, preparing your home for wildfire is more important than ever. May has been designated “Wildfire Awareness Month” in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This year’s theme is “Prepare Your Home For Wildfire” with a focus on creating and sustaining Fire Adapted Communities. ....

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Tahoe National Forest begins 406-acre prescribed burn. Here's what visitors need to know

There will be a prescribed burn of more than 400 acres near Tahoe over the next 10 days. ....

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Charred debris, toxic water, remote towns: Lahaina's recovery will be a 'slow process'

Roughly 2,700 buildings were destroyed and at least 101 people lost their lives in the devastating fires that swept through Maui ....

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Maui death toll approaches 100

The death toll from the catastrophic wildfire on the Hawaiian island of Maui reached 96 people as of Sunday night, making it the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century. Maui County officials said search and rescue missions are underway, and the death toll is expected to rise. “I will tell you… ....

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