Staff

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Politics & Government

We’re at Preparedness Level (PL) 4 this fire season. But what does that mean?

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The National Preparedness Level – or PL – system is a 1 to 5 scale that indicates how busy a season is. When determining the PL, officials consider fuel and weather conditions, current fire activity and the availability of resources throughout the country to respond.
Environment

Independence Day – a heavy day for human ignited wildfires – comes amid high risk for major blazes

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The 4th of July, statistically, is one of the heaviest days of the year for wildfire starts. And this year the holiday comes amid heightened risk for major blazes.
Federal officials warn many parts of the U.S. could see elevated wildfire risks

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There's above average wildfire potential for the rest of the summer for vast swaths of the American West.