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Bill to eliminate controversial Oregon wildfire risk map moves forward
A bill that would eliminate a controversial Oregon wildfire hazard map moved one step closer to reality on Tuesday.
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Ross fire hazard designation shifts with new maps
New state fire maps have moved many Ross residents into a greater wildfire hazard zone. The Town Council voted unanimously on Thursday to adopt an ordinance designating the fire hazard severity zones.
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Santa Barbara County Agencies Release Fire Hazard Zone Maps for Public Comment
A month after CalFire released new fire hazard maps, local agencies have reviewed them and, in some cases, proposed ...
Soil tests downwind of Eaton fire find higher lead levels; contaminant hotspots present in Palisades
Los Angeles County Public Health released the preliminary findings of a soil sampling study done in both fire areas. Here’s ...
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Dry conditions, excess storm debris pose high fire risk this spring, DNR warns
Extensive storm damage in Northern Michigan is also adding to the equation, said Jeff Stampfly, Chief of the DNR’s Forest ...
Statesman Journal2d
Bill to eliminate controversial Oregon wildfire risk map moves forward
An Oregon bill that would eliminate a controversial wildfire hazard map moved one step closer to reality on Tuesday after unanimously passing the Senate Committee on Natural Resources. Senate Bill ...
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Update: Austin City Council approves new and expanded wildfire risk map
The Austin City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a new and significantly expanded wildfire risk map that some local industry groups had opposed because they said it would increase building ...
The Reporter2d
Vacaville to send letter protesting fire maps
The Vacaville City Council voted Tuesday evening to send a letter to the state government opposing new Cal Fire maps sent by the state fire marshal. The city is required to accept these maps ...