The area is home to remarkable landscapes, rock formations, flora and fauna that were recorded by the…
“On October 8, 1871, the most devastating forest fire in American history swept through (Estep)northeast Wisconsin, claiming 1,200 lives.” Forest fires affect various states in the U.S. every year. If a forest fire occurs, it’s usually in dry and hot places. Forest fires are very rapid, like tornados, but the Peshtigo fire was very deadly and severe…
In Little Fires everywhere, Celeste Ng deftly explores the topic of making difficult decisions as a mother, specifically at a young age. After giving birth to May Ling, Bebe Chow is abandoned by her partner. Bebe is an immigrant whose income was unable to support a child at the time. Bebe felt she had no other choice and ended up dropping May Ling off at a fire station. The McCullough couple attempted to adopt May Ling since they were unable to get pregnant.…
Can you think of something more dangerous than fire? It seems that all other kinds of disasters are no less hazardous, but fire… Fire is merciless; it takes away everything standing in its way, including people’s lives. Let us take a look at one of the most devastating wildfires in California’s History, The Yosemite Rim Fire. This massive fire started on August 17, 2013, Took nearly a full 9 weeks of fire fighters fighting to get the fire fully contained. Nearly costing $127.35 million just in the fight against this devastating wildfire.The size of the Yosemite Rim Fire was nearly 257,314 acres. A total of eleven homes, three commercial structures, and 98 outbuildings were destroyed in the fire. Just Think about it, a Wild fire about the size of Chicago had burned for nearly 9 weeks.…
Land managers should do some prescribed burning to mimic the ecological effects of wildfire and reduce fuels.…
Bush fires are one of major natural disasters in Australia( web). Bush fires are intrinsic part in Australian environment (bushfire book). The history of Australian bushfires spans over millennia from the primeval Aboriginal inhabitants. . The bush fires in Auatralian are not always bad news.. It is highly important to the local eco system in Australia. Bush fires can help to seed germinate, fertility of the soil, regrowth of plants.Especially, Aboriginal used bushfires as a tool of land management; agricultural purposes ,protect properties from intense and uncontrolled fires (Bush fires book).…
Bushfires can also have dire consequences for the environment including loss of flora and fauna and changes to the atmosphere such as increased levels of CO2 in the air, the creation of large volumes of smoke and ash and localised change in…
In the United States wild fires are very common during the dry season also known as summer. Although they are occurring all over the united states I would like to bring your attention to the following states, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Washington and also Idaho. In the past few fire seasons these states have had an increase in the number of fires that have been started due to natural storms and human related accidents. They are becoming more frequent due to the current conditions of the forests and lack of up keep on the vegetation. Along with the growing frequency of these fires the intensity level of the fires are also increasing as a result of the over populated forest. With the ever increasing fire intensity the forest firefighters are in more danger now than ever. To what extent should people begin to be concerned about the growing forest fire problem? People should become concerned when the problem is continuing to escalate and becoming a growing problem. This growing problems is beginning to effect myself first hand due to where I live also with my family members who are in the wildfire fighting field. My oldest brother Chris works for Boise Dispatch, My brother Hoby is on an engine crew in McCall Idaho, My youngest brother works for Pat- Rick fire crew out of Boise Idaho, and lastly my father Dale works for Thunder Mountain Catering. They cater to the firefighters stationed on the larger fires so that they don't have to eat MRE's (Dehydrated meals ready to eat). Also during the fire season the air is thick with a gray haze covering the Treasure valley. This often happens when there are numerous fires burning around the area. Due to the current conditions of the forests these fires are becoming more frequent and also more intense.…
The term "wildland fire fighting" has been defined by the (1) NFPA as: The activities of fire suppression and property conservation in woodlands, forests, grasslands, brush, prairies, and other such vegetation, or any combination of vegetation, that is involved in a fire situation but is not within buildings or structures.…
Through all the good there are some bad. “Frequent wildfires will disrupt the natural cycles of these forests by eradicating native plant species and encouraging growth of fire-resistant plants and other invasive plant species. This shows that wildfires can be both good and bad for the…
The first recorded wildland firefighting crew was the Unites States Army, who was sent to protect Yellowstone National Park “in 1886 when the U. S. Army was assigned the responsibility for its protection” (NWCG). Upon the Army’s arrival they found several fires burning, some were in areas unreachable to man, so the first fire suppression techniques were developed. “The commanding officer decided that human-caused fires along roads posed the biggest threat and that the Army would concentrate its suppression efforts on the control of those fires” (NWCG). The army turned over its reign of forests to the United States Department of Forestry (USDF) in 1901.…
Let’s get back to the wildfires. Apparently, fire destroys a large area of forest and any houses that close to the forest. As a result, these people lost their homes, and animals lost their lives, ecological imbalance, trees, and plants burned down, which cause the animals live there no longer have food to eat. When the forest has fewer trees and plants, it produces less oxygen. Therefore, we will have less clean air to breathe. Furthermore, as large amounts of smoke are released into the air, it causes air pollution, and difficult for us to breathe. Besides, smoke and ash can cause serious health problems for people, such as damage the throat, and the lungs. We also face the loss of animals, which might create extinction for some animals and other creatures in the forest. Naturally, the wildfires are happened because of hot, and dry weathers make the forest more likely to burn. As it starts to burn, we can not recognize it until it becomes big. Therefore, we will not be able to extinguish it in time. And if there is a strong wind at this time, it will make the fire spread…
The current state of wildfires in North Carolina is expanding rather quickly due to the sudden forest fire that commenced. The wildfires have spread through 44,000 acres of land, governor McCrory declared state of emergency in 25 counties. Nearly 16 hundred firefighters have helped to control the severe fire spreading through the piedmont, and mountains. Over 10 million dollars in damage has been caused by the wildfires. On saturday, the federal emergency management association approved the request of governor McCrory’s to pay for 75% of the emergency protective measures taken in fighting the fires. The state has stated that they could be facing the wildfires until spring. The wildfires have caused as many as 1000 people to evacuate, due…
A fire started Saturday in California’s Carmel Valley. Two communities are under evacuation. “So far the fire has burned 1,200 acres and only 10% of it is contained, according to the state wildfire fighting agency, CalFire,” This weekend another fatality occurred due to the fires in California and another ten homes burned. Three other deaths have occurred this summer due to the large multitude of the wildfires. “The American West has seen one of its worst fire seasons this year, burning through a particularly large area of the landscape, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Nearly 9 million acres have gone up in flames so far this year compared…
The plans will study humidity, wind, moisture, and temperature to find the best conditions for the trees and plants to burn. Specialists determine when the best conditions for smoke removal is possible and compare the conditions of each day to find the perfect timing. Every time they make sure to have a clear plan on to when, why, and how the prescribed fire will be executed before making a decision. All of the positives and solutions that were just named outweigh the possible but fixable problems that may come along with prescribed fires. In the end, using prescribed fires is the most efficient and safe way of dealing with and preventing wildfires. Prescribed fires protect communities from possible wildfires, decrease the spread of insects carrying disease, and put healthy nutrients back into the soil improving the habitats for endangered plants and animals. Work Cited: Author Unknown “Benefits of Prescribed Burning Illustrated by Colorado State University Researcher’s Study of Boulder’s Open Space.” Colorado State University. Edgenuity. Web. 1 June.…