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Letter: Invest in people and homes, not BurnBots

On a windy day, embers from a fire can fly for miles. The U.S. Forest Service says, “During windy conditions, embers can be carried long distances, causing spot fires and home ignitions far from a wildfire.” Clearing out 75 percent of the forest will not save our homes and families from wildfire ember ignitions.

Letter: Invest in people and homes, not BurnBots

On a windy day, embers from a fire can fly for miles. The U.S. Forest Service says, “During windy conditions, embers can be carried long distances, causing spot fires and home ignitions far from a wildfire.” Clearing out 75 percent of the forest will not save our homes and families from wildfire ember ignitions.

Letter: Invest in people and homes, not BurnBots

Fire in the mountains

‘Elemental’ film examines how to control wildland blazes

Ralph Bloemers - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

'Elemental' wildfire documentary to screen at SteamPlant | Local News

The critically acclaimed, award-winning documentary “Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire” will premiere Nov. 2 at the Salida SteamPlant theater, 220 W. Sackett Ave.

State sues Central Electric Co-op for Crook County wildfire | Local&State

The Oregon Department of Forestry is suing an electric utility cooperative serving Central and Eastern Oregon, alleging its staff were negligent when they failed to take necessary steps to prevent

State sues Central Electric Co-op for Crook County wildfire | Oregon

The Oregon Department of Forestry is suing an electric utility cooperative serving Central and Eastern Oregon, alleging its staff were negligent when they failed to take necessary steps to prevent

PacifiCorp wants ratepayers to foot the bill for fires

In a filing last week with the Oregon Public Utility Commission, PacifiCorp requested that it be allowed to defer its liability debt and add those costs to customer rates in the future, according to a report by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB).In the historic legal decision, a Multnomah County Circuit Court jury found PacifiCorp liable for around $90 million in damages to western Oregon residents who lost homes and property in wildfires started by powerlines after the utility company failed to shut down power despite multiple warnings about severe windstorms over the 2020 Labor Day holiday.

Living with fire - Boulder Weekly