Woman Accused of Arson After Wildfire Erupts in Truckee, CA The 4th of July weekend in the small historic town of Truckee, California was filled with fun events, live music, and plenty of people. Only a few days later on July 7th, residents were fearful of the incoming smoke and flames right near their homes. On July 7th the Truckee Fire Department was notified of a fire burning near the […] Fire Sarah Stern | July 13, 2022 3 Comments
Wildfire on Aspen Mountain, CO, Caused by Cigarette Thrown From Gondola A wildfire on Saturday 9th July 2022, on the Ridge of Bell on Aspen Mountain, CO, was “potentially from a cigarette butt that was thrown from the gondola,” a press release from the resort states. Related: 95% of Wildfires in California Are Human Caused: Illegal Campfires to Blame Thankfully the fire was quickly extinguished. “Aspen Patrol summer rangers responded to reports […] Fire Firebrains | July 12, 2022 1 Comment
500 Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park, CA, Threatened by Growing Wildfire The Washburn Fire has doubled in size over the past 24 hours, threatening the largest grove of giant sequoia trees in California’s Yosemite National Park. The blaze is estimated to have burned 1,591 acres and park officials have closed down Mariposa Grove, home to 500 giant sequoias trees, including the famed Grizzly Giant which is thought to be around 3,000 […] Fire Firebrains | July 11, 2022 4 Comments
NASA: Heat and Fires Scorch Northern Canada In July 2022, a combination of lightning, dry weather, and unusual heat fueled hundreds of wildland fires in northern Canada. According to the Canadian government, 136 fires were burning in The Yukon and 65 in the Northwest Territories on July 6. Related: Record-Breaking Wildfires Have Burned Over 2 Million Acres in Alaska, Covering Half the State in Smoke The Moderate […] Fire Firebrains | July 11, 2022 1 Comment
Sierra at Tahoe, CA, Shares Update on Post-Caldor Fire Restoration Project, Says Goal is to Reopen All 46 Trails By Next Season View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sierra-at-Tahoe (@sierra_at_tahoe) Sierra at Tahoe only opened for one weekend in April last season. Damages from the ravenous Caldor Fire in August 2021 prevented resort crews from opening their mountain for any longer. There was just too much work to do. Related: Fire Damaged Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA, to Open For 1 Weekend […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | July 8, 2022 2 Comments
Record-Breaking Wildfires Have Burned Over 2 Million Acres in Alaska, Covering Half the State in Smoke Summertime in Alaska is supposed to be magical (except for the mosquitos). Endless daylight and copious amounts of outdoor activities means recreational opportunities are prime before the harsh, dark, cold winter comes. However, this summer has been plagued by wildfires. There are still several months left in wildfire season, but Alaska has already surpassed 2 million acres burned this season. […] Fire Brent Thomas | July 7, 2022 0 Comments
Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA, Will Partially Reopen on July 22nd for First Time after Wildfire Tore Through it in 2020 BOULDER CREEK, Calif. — California State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks today announced Big Basin Redwoods State Park will partially reopen July 22 for limited day-use access through a reservation system. Reservations will be available starting July 1. Big Basin has been closed to the public since the CZU Lightning Complex Fire tore through the park in August 2020. Flames engulfed more […] Fire Firebrains | June 30, 2022 0 Comments
3 Separate Wildfires Reported in Jackson Hole, WY, Area Over Last Few Days Only in the past few days have three wildfires been reported in the Jackson Hole, Wyoming, area. They include: A currently 64-acre-and-growing fire called the “Sandy Fire” burning in the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, roughly six miles west of Bondurant. A fire in Grand Teton National Park is visible from Highway 191 southwest of Glacier […] Fire Firebrains | June 30, 2022 2 Comments
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