President Bush's emergency declaration for the State of Texas is great news for the people and communities that have experienced the devastating wildfires firsthand. Already, communities have rallied to help neighbors in need.
Quotes about wildfires (15 Quotes)
Carelessness with debris burning is a leading cause of wildfires in Mississippi. Windy conditions increase the number of fires, size of fires and their intensity. Frost has killed grass and weeds, making this vegetation a fuel source for fires in addition to limbs, leaves and other vegetative debris in woods and on undeveloped property.
The idea behind QVM is all about information and empowerment, ... Vegetation management is a business that is becoming more critical to the public every day - from keeping utility lines free of trees, to slowing wildfires in the west, to safeguarding our native plant and animal species from invasive threats.
The 4 p.m. burning law is one of the most effective tools we have in the prevention of wildfires.
Decrying the mismanagement that led to the summer's catastrophic wildfires The Clinton administration didn't cause these fires, but their policies have left the Forest Service under-funded and under-prepared for this crisis. I don't think it's a conspiracy, but it's a philosophy they have that leads to explosive fires that destroy everything.
The most significant threats are posed by live fire because of its potential to cause wildfires ... As long as they are not going to fire any rounds, there's no conflict with the settlement agreement.
This will open the door for short-term emergency needs as well as long-term recovery needs for all of those affected by the Texas wildfires during this very dangerous and tragic wildfire season.
We are just not able to keep up with the number of wildfires we are having right now. These guys are actually from North Mississippi. They came down to help us out. We are so short handed that we have had to call in other crews to help us out.
They're the worst wildfires in 50 years and the president very much wanted to go out there and see the people working on them.
We can live in these places, but we ought to understand that some risk goes along with it. People are finding ways to live with fire. Fighting wildfires is not a battle to be fought, it's a storm to be weathered.
They're learning a bit about wildfires -- how they're formed and what feeds them and what they need to do to make them stop.
Escaped debris burning continues to be the leading cause of wildfires in this area, ... Blowing sparks and embers from debris fires can ignite dry grass, and irresponsible equipment use can also lead to wildfires if dry weather prevails.
Some firefighters voiced concern that embers remaining from outdoor burns conducted over the past two days could flare up and spark wildfires.
Burns at night are currently not something allowed in AQMD regulations. We understand the risks of wildfires, and we're taking a close look at what we can do to offer some flexibility to the Forest Service.
Gale Norton has been a great advocate of protecting private property rights and improving the public's access to public lands. She has been a friend and ally of our movement. She has several major accomplishments, including the Healthy Forests Act which protects both people and forests from out of control wildfires, endorsing Endangered Species Act reforms to make the law work for a change, sharply reducing federal land acquisition because the government already owns too much, and greatly increasing the role of land owners and local elected officials in decision making processes.