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The fire caused significant damage to Oakland and the surrounding areas. The fire killed 25 people, which included emergency personnel, destroyed 2,449 homes, and caused an estimated $1.5 billion in damage. [63] The response to this fire was swift, however, the fire and winds made it difficult to extinguish. [64]
Members Bureau of Indian Affairs (U.S. Department of the Interior) Bureau of Land Management (U.S. Department of the Interior) Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) Forest Service (U.S. Department of Agriculture) International Association of Fire Chiefs Intertribal Timber Council National Association of State Foresters ...
Monitoring of forest encroachment and shifting cultivation Forest fire surveillance. Mapping and monitoring of biosphere reserves. Eco-system management related studies for environmentally fragile/sensitive regions like the Himalayas, Western Ghats etc. Development of Environment/Forest Resources Information System (ERIS/FRIS).
Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority reported that "heavy gusty winds" were not only causing further spread of the wildfire, but were hindering firefighting efforts. [2] The Deccan Herald reported that the wildfire had spread to the extent that it was visible from the Nagaland state capital, Kohima , which was situated 30 kilometers away.
The circumstance under which a fire occurs, and the likely consequences and public safety and welfare, natural and cultural resources, and values to be protected dictate the appropriate management response to fire" (United States Department of Agriculture Guidance for Implementation of Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy, 13 February 2009).
The forest fires also disrupted the functioning of the Kalka–Shimla Railway line. [18] On 3 May, the forest department estimated the monetary losses at approximately ₹ 29 lakh (US$34,000). The estimate is based on the standard rule book followed by the department with empirical formulae for such calculations.
Some Wikipedians have formed a project to better organize information in articles related to Disaster Management (a.k.a. Emergency management). We have three main work areas: Theoretical and background information, including the phrases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. This section also covers methods for managing disasters.
Black Forest Fire: Colorado: North of Colorado Springs, the Black Forest fire was a large, fast-spreading fire due to dry conditions, high heat, and restless winds. Destroyed 509 homes and left 17 homes partially damaged. As of 13 June, it became the most destructive fire in Colorado state history. [54] 2013: 1,300 acres (530 ha) Yarnell Hill ...