FBI Sends Investigators to Idaho After Sniper Kills Firefighters

The brush fire was believed to be set intentionally to target first responders. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel stated that members of his agency were sent…

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US Sends Firefighting Aid to Canada Amid Worsening Wildfires

Secretary Rollins announces U.S. personnel and equipment deployed to assist Canadian provinces at highest fire alert level. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is assisting Canada in responding…

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USDA and Interior Coordinate on Wildfire Preparedness

The departments issued a joint memo outlining strategies for rapid, unified wildfire responses during peak season. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed a…

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USDA Secretary Issues Memo to Expand Timber Production

She states that excess timber is increasing the risk of wildfires. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins issued a Memo last week that moved forward the president’s executive order to…

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Interior Department Announced Permanent Pay Increases for Wildland Firefighters

The move is intended to improve recruitment and retention. The Department of the Interior announced permanent pay increases this month for federal and tribal wildland firefighters. The decision…

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Southeast and Central U.S. Ripped by Tornadoes, Dust Storms, and Wildfires

At least 40 people died due to severe weather over the weekend. Dust storms, tornadoes, and fires broke out across the central and southern United States going into…

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EPA Faces Largest Battery Cleanup After California Wildfires

Batteries from thousands of electric vehicles may require toxic waste disposal. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is addressing the safe disposal of burned and damaged electric vehicle batteries…

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USDA Offers D-SNAP Assistance to California Wildfire Victims

Over 80,000 households in 28 zip codes are eligible. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that residents of Los Angeles County are eligible to participate in its…

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President Appoints Leaders to Advance Forest Management and Conservation

The roles will address wildfire prevention and natural resource stewardship. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced two appointments by President Trump to prioritize forest management, wildfire…

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President to Survey California Wildfire Recovery Efforts

Governor Newsom extends invitation. California Governor Gavin Newsom says he stands “ready to work” with the federal government ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Los Angeles this…

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