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US forest chief calls for pause of prescribed fires

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U.S. Forest Service chief cites extreme conditions in announcing a pause on prescribed fire operations. The agency is conducting a 90-day review of protocols, decision-making tools and practices. Wildfires have broken out this spring earlier than usual across multiple states. The nation is far outpacing the 10-year average for the number of square miles burned this year.

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The Independent

US forest chief calls for pause of prescribed fires

Federal officials are warning that expanding drought conditions coupled with hot and dry weather, extreme wind and unstable atmospheric conditions have led to explosive fire behavior in the Southwest

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Extreme fire threats prompt US suspension of planned burns

The head of the U.S. Forest Service is suspending planned burning operations to clear out brush and small trees at all national forests while his agency conducts a 90-day review

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

US forest chief calls for pause of prescribed fires

Federal officials are warning that expanding drought conditions coupled with hot and dry weather, extreme wind and unstable atmospheric conditions have led to explosive fire behavior in the Southwest

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

US forest chief calls for pause of prescribed fires

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated PressALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials are warning that expanding drought conditions coupled with hot and dry weather, extreme wind and unstable atmospheric conditions have led to explosive fire behavior in the Southwest. U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore cited the extreme conditions Friday in announcing a pause on prescribed fire operations on all national forest lands while his agency conducts a 9…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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US forest chief calls for pause of prescribed fires - KVIA

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials are warning that expanding drought conditions coupled with hot and dry weather, extreme wind and unstable atmospheric conditions have led to explosive fire behavior in the Southwest. U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore cited the extreme conditions Friday in announcing a pause on

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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US forest chief calls for a pause on prescribed fire operations

The U.S. Forest Service has been facing much criticism for the prescribed fire in New Mexico that escaped its containment lines and joined with another blaze.(Image credit: Maxar Technologies/AP)

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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