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Large sections of other Western states, Texas and the Great Plains also have a high rate of properties at risk, as does parts of Florida. You can zoom in and hover over counties on the maps below ...
The western areas of the nation are experiencing an expansion of human development into and beyond what is called the wildland-urban interface (WUI). When wildfires inevitably occur in these fire-prone areas, often communities are threatened due to their proximity to fire-prone forest. [14]
Firefighters from 21 states [4] including Washington and Oregon were part of the effort to fight the blazes. North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory said 1,600 firefighters fought 19 fires in his state, at a cost of $10 million. Arson is believed to be responsible for several fires in the Nantahala National Forest where 46,000 acres had burned.
Big Rivers Wildlife Management Area and State Forest [1] [2] Union and Crittenden counties Dewey Lake State Forest: Floyd County: Green River State Forest [1] [3] Henderson County: Kentenia State Forest [1] Harlan County: Kentucky Ridge State Forest [1] Bell County: Knobs State Forest and Wildlife Management Area [1] Bullitt County
Updeated story: The wildfire that closed the state park’s trails has grown in size. Updated: Kentucky wildfire expands to over 100 acres. Natural Bridge geography causes issues
As of Wednesday morning, the most recent update from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service says that the fire has burned 2,283 acres in New Jersey, about 3,500 overall, and is 30% contained. Wildfire ...
State County Acres Start date Containment date Notes/References RADAR Florida: Polk: 1,300 February 20 March 1 2024 Florida wildfires – A human-caused wildfire. [1] Jeff Davis Palestine Rd: Mississippi: Jefferson Davis: 1,409 February 24 February 28 Caused $281,800 in damage. [2] Leaf Mississippi: Greene: 1,730 February 24 April 23 [3] North ...
PHOTO: The Topanga Ranch Motel is shown on Jan. 8, 2025, in Malibu, Calif., after the Palisades Fire. (California State Parks)