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Wildfire History: The Tillamook Burn Forest Fire
In 1933, a series of wildfires transformed 550 square miles of Oregon forest into wasteland and sparked one of the largest reforestation projects in the world.
Mar 18, 2010
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Darla Sue Dollman
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871
The Great Chicago Fire raged from Sunday, October 8th to Tuesday, October 10th, 1871. Hundreds of people were killed and four square miles of downtown Chicago destroyed.
Mar 16, 2010
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Maureen K. Fleury
Preventing Bush Fires in Sydney Suburbs
Controlled-Burns help to avoid the risks of Bush Fires in the arid areas of New South Wales, Australia. See how this is achieved.
Sep 22, 2009
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Christine Fadhley
How to Save a Home from Wildfire
Watching the fire advance can leave homeowners with a sense of helplessness. But homeowners can take steps that may save their home without risking their lives.
Sep 6, 2009
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Adam Pracht
How to Survive When Trapped by a Forest Fire
Wildfire is quick, hard to predict and deadly. But knowing a little about how a forest fire behaves just might allow a trapped outdoor enthusiast to survive.
Sep 6, 2009
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Adam Pracht
Spotting Fires in California
California wildfires occur every year. In the Angeles National Forest there is a group of volunteers who often spot the fires before they become dangerous.
Sep 3, 2009
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Francine Brokaw
North American Wildfires – Causes and Prevention
With recurring wildfires in California, Florida, and Western Canada killing miles of forest, questions surrounding their causation inevitably emerge. Are humans to blame?
Sep 3, 2009
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Jason Parent
Angeles National Forest Wildfire is Threatening
The Angeles National Forest wildfire is out of control. This is a most threatening California wildfire and has spread in all directions.
Aug 31, 2009
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Emily Rogers
How to Prevent Damage From a Wildfire
Design and maintain your house and property with safety in mind. Wildfires can quickly sneak up so don't be caught unprepared.
Jun 23, 2008
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Maureen K. Fleury
Wildfires and Climate Change
The process of global warming and the destructive nature of wildfires have created a deadly cycle in which one constantly contributes to the other.
Feb 26, 2008
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Joel Wittnebel