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The fire began in the Chewuch River canyon about 30 miles (48 km) north of Winthrop, Washington. The canyon—located in the Okanogan National Forest—runs from northeast to southwest, with steep slopes of approximately 3,000 feet (914 m). [3] The canyon floor near the point of origin is about 1,500 feet (457 m) wide.
In October, the state's Department of Fire Service recorded 200 wildland fires, a 1,200% increase from the month's average total of 15 fires. Modest rain in Northeast forecast
The original English settlement in the area was called Thirty Mile Island Plantation. In May 1662, an area of 150 square miles (390 km 2) of land, including the island, was sold by the Wangunk tribe to the English settlers for 30 coats. However, the natives reserved the right to use the island as part of the sale stipulations.
A ^ The Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department was known as the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department from its founding until October 2, 2024 when a rebranding was announced. B ^ The Arundel Volunteer Fire Department merged with the Riva Volunteer Fire Department on June 12, 2024 with the Arundel VFD taking over the Riva corporation. Prior to ...
The Jennings Creek fire is 50% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said in a Wednesday evening update, after reporting 30% containment earlier in the day. Authorities have said the blaze ...
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A member of the Ventana Hotshots works to keep fire out of a tree canopy during backfiring operations on the Monument Fire.. In the United States, a Shot Crew, officially known as an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC), is a team of 20-22 elite wildland firefighters that mainly respond to large, high-priority fires across the country and abroad.
In 1899 the company behind her was sold to a competitor, the Canadian Development Company, which appears to have confined the vessel's service between Whitehorse and the foot of the Thirty Mile River. [8] In 1901, on October 11, the A. J. Goddard entered Lake Laberge with a large barge in tow. [9] Here she sank during a storm. [9]