Fire

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Celebrating Luis Lopez, engine captain, for National First Responders Day

Luis Lopez, an engine captain at the BLM Yuma Field Office in Arizona with over 22 years in public service, exemplifies the commitment and dedication that define a true first responder.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Caucasian man crouches next to burned shrub

How to Investigate a Wildland Fire

How do we know what caused a wildfire? Sometimes fire causes officially remain undetermined and/or officially under investigation for a long time. What is happening behind the scenes?

Thursday, October 17, 2024

two people shake hands in front of a yellow fire engine. One person hands keys to the other.

BLM Phoenix District strengthens local wildfire response with engine transfer to rural fire partner

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District transferred a Type 6 wildland fire engine to one of its wildland firefighting partners in Yavapai County.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

A Caucasian person in a white helmet with a black visor and mic attached and a brown flight suit sits inside an aircraft looking out the window.

BLM Idaho Boise Helitack Provides USFWS Wildland Firefighter Apprentice with a Unique Opportunity

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) wildland fire apprentice had the opportunity to complete a 2-week assignment with the BLM Idaho Boise Helitack crew.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

BLM Employee holding a hand-drawn map of a restoration project onsite.

BLM wildland firefighter and fuels technician Richard Ana celebrates Hispanic heritage through service

The article celebrates Richard Ana, a firefighter and fuels technician with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Arizona, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.