Tag: Wildfire prevention
California State Senators Advocate for Increased Year-Round Firefighters
California State Senators Push for Permanent Year-Round FirefightersIn a bid to combat the escalating wildfire crisis ravaging California, Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire, along with a coalition of state senators and representatives, have...
Increase in Cal Fire Staffing Budget Proposed by CA Lawmakers
In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County that claimed the lives of 29 individuals, California lawmakers are taking action to enhance Cal Fire staffing. Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire, along...
The Naming Process of Wildfires: A Closer Look
During a devastating wildfire like the Camp fire in 2018, you might wonder how wildfires actually get their names. The naming process of wildfires is not as scientific as you might think. In fact,...
California Wildfires: 1,000 Lightning Strikes Cause Widespread Damage in California
Wildfires have been raging in California after more than 1,000 lightning strikes ignited fires near Fresno, burning over 10,000 acres of land and putting over 700 homes at risk. The fires, known as the...
Raging Wildfires Devastate Arizona’s Landscape: A State in Crisis
The wildfires in Arizona have been causing chaos for first responders as they work tirelessly to contain the blazes. The fires have been so severe that they have led to road closures and evacuations...