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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. [4]
2024 Florida wildfires – This fire was reportedly human-caused. Caused at least $40,000 in damage. [12] [3] Boggsville Colorado: Bent: 1,062 March 2 March 18 2024 Colorado wildfires – Reportedly human-caused. Estimated damage total of $178,000. [3] 139 Wyoming: Laramie: 2,018 March 2 March 26 2024 Wyoming wildfires – Reportedly human ...
Prevention policies must consider the role that humans play in wildfires, since, for example, 95% of forest fires in Europe are related to human involvement. [119] Wildfire prevention programs around the world may employ techniques such as wildland fire use (WFU) and prescribed or controlled burns.
The fireworks accident that caused the so-called Tea Time Hill Wildfire to burn thousands of acres in Wharton State Forest on the Fourth of July, and the ongoing conflagration in upper Passaic ...
Jul. 12—PORTLAND, Ore. — Since June, there have been 100 human-caused wildfires on national forests and grasslands in Oregon and Washington, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service.
There have been 100 human-caused wildfires on national forests and grasslands in Oregon and Washington since June, according to officials. Northwest sees 100 human-caused fires since June as ...
Warren Grove Fire: New Jersey: Forest fire in the New Jersey Pine Barrens caused by a flare from an F-16 jet. Destroyed 4 homes, damaged 53 homes, injured 2. [49] 2007: 363,052 acres (146,922 ha) Milford Flat Fire: Utah: Largest fire on record in Utah. 2007: 653,100 acres (264,300 ha) Murphy Complex Fire: Idaho and Nevada: 2007
Of the state’s 20 largest wildfires, according to Cal Fire, most are caused by lightning and non-arson human activity. Power lines are also a major factor, and some causes are unknown.