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Pages in category "Fires in Illinois" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
Population growth in metros with people in areas of high wildfire risk increased by roughly 70% between 1990 and 2020 whereas the population in the average American metro area increased by about 40%.
At this time in history fire was viewed as a threat to timber, an economically important natural resource. As such, the decision was made to devote public funds to fire suppression and fire prevention efforts. For example, the Forest Fire Emergency Fund Act of 1908 permitted deficit spending in the case of emergency fire situations. [3]
The fire destroyed roughly one-third of Slave Lake and cost $1.8 billion. 2011: 4,011,709 acres (1,623,481 ha) 2011 Texas wildfires: Texas: Wildfires began in November 2010 and continued to rage due to a severe drought that lasted 271 months. 47.3% of all acreage burned in the United States in 2011 was burned in Texas.
This category includes articles on fire disasters in the United States organized by U.S. state. This category does not include articles on other types of disasters that also included fires, such as mining or transportation disasters.
Maps of the risk of fire potential over the coming months show areas of the U.S. at greatest risk along the coasts. Southern California, which was hit hard in January, is at above normal risk ...
The fire damaged a large area due to a burst pipe leaving no available water at the scene. [27] 1894 – Great Hinckley Fire, Minnesota was a firestorm that destroyed several towns; over 400 killed. 1894 – A fire affected the business section of Frederick, South Dakota, causing over $100,000 in damage.
Map of Palisades fire damage. More: Maps show landmarks and local institutions damaged and destroyed in LA fires. Read As LA fires burn, see how they compare to the largest in California's history.