FireTrac

07/13/2023

Idaho - The Fire outside of has seen some growth today.

The fire is at 178 acres with additional resources on order.
A Type 3 Team will assume command of the tomorrow. Several aviation assets were assigned, including 2 Bridger Aerospace Scoopers!


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📷Nez Perce, Clearwater NF

07/03/2023

Skamania County, Washington
The has grown to 533 acres with in place & 0% contained. Incident Management Team 1 assumed command of the fire. According to structures have been lost.

Priorities today: Public & FF safety, structure protection, protect critical infrastructure & natural resource values at risk.
📷David Bolich

07/02/2023

Medical Lake, WA
Evacuations are in place on the west side of Clear Lake as more resources are being mobilized to fight a with structures threatened.

Photo by: Amelia Mills
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06/22/2023

Montana sends more help!

DNRC is supporting Canada's by sending a Type 2 IA crew of 22 firefighters which left Tuesday to Alberta, .

For many of these young it will be their 1st international assignment. Today they were assigned to a fire being managed by an Australian Incident Management Team!

DNRC Crew Boss AJ Angelo said “The Aussies are super friendly & great to work with.”



📷 by DNRC

06/21/2023

Minnesota - The Spice Lake Fire is transitioning back to the local forest.
Quick initial attack coupled with aviation resources coordinated by a type III team kept this fire small and manageable.
Tim Engrav, the Public Information Officer for the fire talks about fire conditions and the quick response!

06/20/2023

Is money being spent on Forest Health?

The Southern Group of Foresters meeting took place in Oklahoma City, focusing on crucial topics such as forestry management, forest health, and fire management.

As we enter into fire season, significant investments are being directed toward technology & improving the health of forests on state and federal lands. This crucial step is paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future for our forests.

06/08/2023

Do You Know what's in Smoke?

It’s a mixture of gases & fine particles produced by burning vegetation & other things like structures. can travel far from the source, affecting people hundreds of miles away. It contains harmful particles such as carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and small particles (PM2.5), which can pe*****te deep into the lungs.
📷Jeremy Weber
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06/07/2023

🔥 Wildfire smoke from has blanketed and much of the northeastern region, creating a scene more familiar to the western states. The area, not typically known for , is wrestling with hazy skies, a reddish sun, and compromised air quality.

In an interview with Fox News, Tim Sheehy shares insights into the Scooper's capabilities and its crucial role in tackling the ongoing Canadian fires. 🔥🛩️



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How an aerial firefighting company is helping to combat the Canadian wildfires

06/07/2023

This isn't something you see everyday!
Northeast wildfire weather alert! 🔥
released critical wildfire weather conditions impacting much of the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic regions! Dry thunderstorms are predicted & pose a large wildfire risk to areas which typically don't see high wildfire activity such as Philadelphia & New York.

Download the FireTrac app to stay informed and stay safe!

06/05/2023

Arizona - The has forced the closure of Hwy 87 near Fort McDowell.

The fire experienced significant growth & by 8PM Sunday the U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest estimated the fire to be 1,300 acres. Additional FFs, Hotshot crews, & aviation resources are working to contain the fire with no structures threatened!

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The brush fire is near Bush Highway at milepost 199 and has burned approximately 400 acres.

06/03/2023

The Bridger Aerospace PC-12 and first Scooper team have landed in Nova Scotia! We are ready to join the fight and are proud to be working alongside the crews already battling these intense wildfires!

06/02/2023

Barrington Fire "Is Rolling Like a Freight Train" according to a Nova Scotia Official.
Nova Scotia, CA is experiencing devastating with 18,000 evacuations & over 200 homes destroyed.
Officials have requested additional help & the U.S. is sending FFs & aircraft.
Bridger Aerospace has mobilized 6 CL-415EAF Scoopers to support Nova Scotia!