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environment10 months ago•5 min saved

U.S. Forest Service seeks to bolster wildfire response amid staffing concerns

The head of the U.S. Forest Service claims the agency is prepared for the upcoming fire season despite significant staffing reductions and workforce concerns raised by firefighters and lawmakers, highlighting ongoing issues with staffing, morale, and resource support that could impact firefighting capacity.

via Government Executive|

#environment #fire-season-preparedness #firefighting-workforce

natural-disaster2 years ago•0 min saved

Wildfire prompts evacuations in Grayling, Michigan.

Evacuations are underway for residents along Staley Lake Road in Grayling, Michigan, as crews battle a wildfire southeast of the area. Residents on 4 Mile Road between I-75 and Staley Lake Road are on standby for possible evacuation. The USFS and MSP are assisting with fire suppression, and a Temporary Flight Restriction is in place for a 5-mile perimeter around the fire below 5,000 feet.

via FOX 2 Detroit|

#evacuation #grayling #michigan