4 Years After Devastating Caldor Fire, Lake Tahoe, CA/NV, Fire and Fuels Team Launches 10-Year Fuel Reduction Plan

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This press release was shared by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency  Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev. –  Against the backdrop of the 2025 Tahoe Summit, federal, state, local, and tribal partners commemorated the renewal of the Lake Tahoe Basin Multi-Jurisdictional Fuel Reduction and Wildfire Prevention Strategy, a 10-year plan to protect communities and restore fire-resilient forests within the Lake Tahoe Basin. A […]
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Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Reopens Select Operations After Wildfire Shutdown

UPDATE August 15, 2025 – 5 a.m. PST –  Following days of uncertainty due to the nearby Rock Fire, Tamarack Resort in Idaho will begin a phased reopening of select amenities today, thanks to significant progress made by firefighting crews and the unwavering dedication of Tamarack’s staff. The reopening comes after the resort was forced to suspend all operations on […]
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[PHOTOS] Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Temporarily Suspends Operations Due to Nearby Wildfire

UPDATED August 14, 2025 – 11 a.m. PST – Tamarack Resort has just reached out to SnowBrains with the following update: “Fire crews made strong progress on containment efforts yesterday and continue active firefighting operations today. After reviewing today’s planned firefighting activities and current air quality conditions, we have made the decision to suspend all resort operations for the day. […]
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North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, Closed Indefinitely After Wildfire Destroys Historic Lodge

The historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park has been reduced to ashes after a fast-moving wildfire swept through the area over the weekend. Officials confirmed that the Dragon Bravo Fire, fueled by high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, destroyed the lodge and between 50 and 80 other structures, including administrative buildings, […]
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Evacuations Ordered and North Rim Closed at Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, Due to Wildfire Threat

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The National Park Service has closed the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, until further notice after the White Sage wildfire advanced toward Jacob Lake, prompting immediate evacuation orders for all visitors and residents in the area. Related: Severe Floods Wash Away Home and Kill Father and 2 Children in New Mexico Ski Town 1 Year Post Devastating […]
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Slopeside Condo Building Destroyed by Fire at Okemo Mountain Resort, VT

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A significant fire broke out on Saturday night at the Okemo Trailside Condominiums slopeside at Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont. The blaze began around 8:55 p.m. and quickly engulfed multiple units, causing extensive damage but remarkably resulting in no injuries. Related: The Heroes of the Wildfires That Nearly Erased a New Mexico Ski Town The Ludlow Fire Department was […]
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Massive Park Fire Rages On, Becoming California’s 4th Largest Wildfire Ever

The Park Fire in Northern California has grown to a staggering 401,508 acres, making it the fourth-largest wildfire in state history. As of Sunday, the blaze has destroyed 636 structures, including 283 homes, and damaged 49 others across Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama counties. Related: Arsonist Arrested For Igniting California’s Park Fire, Now 6th Largest in State’s History California’s Park […]
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Arsonist Arrested For Igniting California’s Park Fire, Now 6th Largest in State’s History

California’s Park Fire continues to rage, becoming the sixth-largest wildfire in state history and the second-biggest in the U.S. this year. As of Monday evening, the fire had consumed 373,357 acres across Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama counties, roughly half the size of Rhode Island. Related: Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA, Closed Due to Park Fire The Park Fire has […]
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Denali National Park, AK, to Remain Closed on Tuesday, July 2, Due to Riley Fire

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The Riley Fire continues to be active near the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, causing park officials to keep the park closed on Tuesday, July 2. Smokejumpers, fire crews, and strong support from aerial resources have made significant progress, particularly along the fire’s southern flank. Related: Brain Post: Denali, AK, Not Everest, is the Tallest Mountain on […]
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NASA: Fires Char Ski Town in South-Central New Mexico

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Two wildland fires—the South Fork and Salt fires—ignited in south-central New Mexico on June 17. The destructive blazes burned on Mescalero Tribal and U.S. Forest Service land around Ruidoso, a village sandwiched between the two fires. Related: [UPDATED] At Least 1 Dead as Wildfires Engulf Ruidoso, NM, Home to Ski Apache Resort The VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) on […]
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[UPDATED] At Least 1 Dead as Wildfires Engulf Ruidoso, NM, Home to Ski Apache Resort

UPDATED: 6/19/24 – 0530 am PST 7,700 residents of Ruidoso, a ski town in southern New Mexico, were ordered to evacuate immediately on Monday as two rapidly spreading wildfires threatened the area. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency. An update on the evening of Tuesday, June 18, reported that 15,276 acres and 1,400 structures have […]
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[VIDEO] Ski Area Closed Today After Fire at Historic Timberline Lodge, OR

Late last night, Thursday, April 18, a three-alarm fire erupted in the attic of the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, Oregon, prompting an immediate evacuation of the premises. The fire, reported around 9:30 p.m., drew a rapid response from multiple fire departments, including Clackamas, Hoodland, Gresham, and Estacada. Related: Nordic Valley Ski Resort, UT, Closed Temporarily After Fire Devastates […]
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Photographer Captures Footage of Wildfire Spotted From Summit of Mount Bachelor Ski Area, OR

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cwa6f42h4l3/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=88a0c307-5851-4007-b06f-0e9a149327c5 After what felt like a benign summer in terms of smoke for much of the western U.S., fire season has arrived guns blazing. Yesterday, local photographer Pete Alport shared the video above showcasing a wildfire near Mount Bachelor Ski Area in Oregon that started on Sunday, spitting smoke high into the sky. Alport’s footage from the summit of Mount Bachelor […]
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NASA: Devastation in Maui – More Than 55 Killed and Deadliest Disaster in the State’s History

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A fast-moving wildfire has devastated the historic town of Lahaina on Maui, Hawaii’s second-largest island. 55 people have died, officials confirmed Thursday, with that number expected to surpass 60, making the disaster the deadliest since Hawaii became a state in 1959, Gov. Josh Green said. The image above shows the signature of the fire at 10:25 p.m. local time on August […]
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Devastating Wildfire in Maui, Hawaii, Destroys Historic Town Lahaina

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Captain Katie (@__ktk__) Evacuation orders are in full effect in parts of Hawaii that are suffering from devastating wildfires on Wednesday, fueled by powerful hurricane-force winds from Hurricane Dora. An estimated 1,000 acres or more are engulfed in flames across the Big Island and Maui, with areas like North Kohala, South Kohala, […]
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