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Trump, Wildfire and Forest Service

Forest Service Layoffs and Frozen Funds Increase the Risk From Wildfires

The Trump administration’s decision to fire 3,400 workers and pause funds used for wildfire prevention comes as wildfires are growing more dangerous and frequent.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Trump Wants States to Clean up Forests to Stop Wildfires. but His Administration Cut off Funds

President Donald Trump’s administration is holding up money for wildfire mitigation projects funded through legislation championed by his Democratic predecessor

Arizona Republic on MSN · 2d

Trump order halts funding to clear wildfire fuels, drawing rebuke from Kelly, Gallego

The Trump administration's review of funds from Biden-era legislation has hit wildfire management projects, angering Democratic western senators

Forest Service fires 3,400 people

Reuters · 14h

US Forest Service fires 3,400 workers, Park Service cuts 1,000

The U.S. Forest Service is firing around 3,400 recent hires while the National Park Service is terminating about 1,000 under President Donald Trump's push to cut federal spending, people familiar with the plans said on Friday.

The Washington Post on MSN · 20h

National Park Service will fire 1,000 employees — but hire 5,000 seasonal workers

The two decisions underscore the confusing — and at times contradictory — nature of the new administration’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Forest Service fires 3,400 people after ‘deferred resignation’ deadline passes

The U.S. Forest Service will fire roughly 3,400 federal employees across every level of the agency beginning Thursday, according to two people familiar with the plans. The move targets employees who are still within their probationary period,

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Tree rings and fire scars show fewer forest fires burn in North America today than in the past

Fewer wildfires burn in North American forests today than in previous centuries, increasing the risk of more severe wildfires ...

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Maine train derailment that led to injuries and forest fire was caused by beaver dam, officials say

A train derailment in rural Maine that spilled hundreds of gallons of fuel and hospitalized three workers was attributable to ...

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Forest Service among agencies hit by mass layoffs after Trump inauguration

Thousands of employees with the U.S. Forest Service were fired this week as part of the Trump Administration's efforts to cut ...

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Flames visible from State Route 87 as brush fire is put out in Tonto National Forest

A small fire burned in the brush of Picadilla Wash, according to officials with the Tonto National Forest. The Picadilla Fire ...

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Feds: 'Sovereign citizen' charged with arson said he had right to set fire in Florida forest

Justin Sorci told a U.S. Forest Service lawman he "was able to do his own burn" inside Osceola National Forest, a court ...

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Ella Rock forest fire controlled, motorists caution

The forest fire that broke out in the Ella Rock mountain range, a highly sensitive area within the Ravana Ella forest reserve ...

Brady Fire in Prescott National Forest at 0% containment, Pine Flats evacuated

The Brady Fire, which burned over 300 acres in Prescott National Forest, was 0% contained on Feb. 12, 2025. Pine Flats was ...

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North Fork Fire is now 65% contained, U.S. Forest Service says

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — The North Fork Fire in McDowell County is now 65% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

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New Lake Forest fire chief looking forward to balancing traditions and future of the department

he was hired in Lake Forest’s department. He moved up through the department’s ranks and is now its chief, appointed recently to replace Peter Siebert, who retired. “Since joining the Fire ...

Gainesville WCJB-TV on MSN1d

Bomb sparks fire in Ocala National Forest after missing target

A pilot for the U.S. Navy missed their target while testing bombs in the Ocala National Forest resulting in a fire ...

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