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The Collett Ridge Fire passed the 5,000 acre mark as firefighters seek to capitalize on wet weather conditions.  Here is the full daily report: Daily Update | November 10, 2023

Light rain and cooler temperatures in Western North Carolina Friday morning, Nov. 10, are aiding in the continued effort to put out the Poplar Drive Fire in Hen

Where the heavens kiss the peaks.

Across the state, a burn ban is in effect for dozens of counties as firefighters mobilize to help fight wildfires in western North Carolina.

Fire agencies added a third 20-person hand crew as the Collett Ridge Fire poses a threat to structures for the first time since it was ignited during a thunderstorm around Oct. 21-22. 

They say the fire is expected to grow and continue to burn for several days - if not weeks.

GUNNISON COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — The United States Forest Service has lifted the Lowline Fire area closure after over 3 months of firefighting. About six inches of snow has fallen on the fire during the past week, significantly reducing fire behavior. The fire was initially reported on the north aspect of a ridge between Squirrel […]

Fire Behavior inside the fires’ footprint was minimal again yesterday. On the Tiger Island, Hwy.113, Elizabeth and Lions Camp Road Fires, crews continue to patrol containment lines, sought out heat

As of 5 p.m. on September 27, 2023, LDAF modified its burn ban order to allow agricultural burning to resume, including but not limited to prescribed burning except for standing sugarcane.

The 7th Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference is scheduled for April 15--19, 2024 and will be held  simultaneously in Boise, Canberra, and Tralee, Ireland. Conference organizers are now calling for presentations, and each location is inviting presentation proposals.