Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA, Closed Due to Park Fire MINERAL, Calif. – Three years after the Dixie Fire consumed much of the eastern portion of Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, the massive Park Fire is approaching the park’s western edge, prompting National Park Service officials to close the park. Related: The History of the Lost Ski Area on Lassen Peak, CA Visitors have been evacuated from all campgrounds, and reservations […] Fire Press Release | July 29, 2024 0 Comments
Wildfires Ravage the Resort Town of Jasper, Alberta Earlier this week, 25,000 people (5,000 residents and 20,000 visitors) had to evacuate the historic town of Jasper, Alberta, as wildfires in the area continued escalating. The region has been hit by more than 58,000 lightning strikes within the last week, sparking new blazes after a three-week heat wave. First responders were ordered out of Jasper National Park yesterday and […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 25, 2024 0 Comments
Wildfire Starts Near Sugar Bowl Resort, CA A forest fire broke out at four p.m. on July 7 near Sugar Bowl ski resort in California. The fire was dubbed “the Royal Fire” and it is located west of Soda Springs near Truckee, California. Related Article: Vista Fire Forces Evacuation of Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, CA, and Hiking Trails The fire spans just over 200 acres and is burning […] Fire Leander Walchshöfer | July 9, 2024 1 Comment
Vista Fire Forces Evacuation of Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, CA, and Hiking Trails A rapidly growing wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest has prompted the evacuation of Mt. Baldy ski resort and nearby hiking trails, posing a significant threat to one of Southern California’s most popular outdoor recreation areas. “It’s go time! At the time of posting the wind has eased and air support has finished their second shift of the day […] Fire Firebrains | July 9, 2024 0 Comments
Huge Flash Floods Hit Ruidoso, NM, Following Deadly Wildfires The aftermath of wildfires is often just as destructive as the fires themselves. Over the weekend, severe flash flooding and debris flows struck the area near Ruidoso, New Mexico, following two weeks of intense wildfires. Two inches of rain fell on the fire-scorched soil in Ruidoso, leading to destructive flood conditions. The dark floodwaters filled with ash and soot from […] Fire Martin Kuprianowicz | July 2, 2024 0 Comments
Denali National Park, AK, to Remain Closed on Tuesday, July 2, Due to Riley Fire 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 […] Fire Firebrains | July 2, 2024 0 Comments
How to Help the Thousands of Residents Affected by Devastating Wildfires That Have Burned Down a Beautiful New Mexico Ski Town Within the first 48 hours, the Ruidoso wildfires had claimed over 1,400 structures in Lincoln County that were people’s homes and livelihoods. The human-caused South Fork and Salt fires, which started on Monday morning, June 17, have since cumulatively burned 25,367 acres and 1,400 structures, leaving one person dead. As I write this, my own father’s home in Ruidoso’s Alpine Village […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | June 24, 2024 0 Comments
NASA: Fires Char Ski Town in South-Central New Mexico 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 […] Fire Firebrains | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
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