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How fuel breaks helped wildfire agencies contain the Grove 2 Fire in eastern San Diego County

During an intense fire season in summer 2024, lightning strikes ignited numerous fires across California and on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California Desert District. At the end of July 2024, BLM fire staff were on high alert monitoring lightning activity, when they received an urgent call from northeastern San Diego County.
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A prescribed burn at Laughlin Airforce Base, TX. Photo by Niles Ludlow, BLM Fire

Long-term partnership between BLM Fire and United States Air Force builds national firefighting capacity and accomplishes critical fuels work

A United States Airforce (USAF) Wildland Support Module partners BLM Fire with the United States Airforce, presenting exciting opportunities for mutual learning.
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Enhancing Wildland Fire Response: Modernizations to Wildland Fire IT

At the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), Fire and Aviation Information Technology (FAIT), works diligently behind-the-scenes upgrading and stabilizing applications that wildland fire personnel rely on daily.
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Recreate Responsibly with Fire

As the weather gets nicer and you head out for your outdoor adventures, BLM Fire has some tips on how to #RecreateResponsibly with fire.
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Veteran fuels module in Rapid City, SD sets a standard for community assistance

Rapid City is a prime example of the wildland-urban interface. The work of the Rapid City Fire Department’s Wildfire Mitigation group, Veterans Wildland Fuels Module is crucial to the safety of the community.
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Coeur d’Alene District and Nez Perce Tribe Strengthen Community Through Partnership

On January 23, 2025, the Nez Perce Tribe (Nimiipuu) and Coeur d’ Alene District finalized the transfer of a BLM Type 6 wildland fire engine to the tribe.
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