For the first time in Bureau of Land Management history, the Great Basin and BLM Alaska Fire Service smokejumpers will be working internationally and supporting the wildfire suppression efforts in Canada. The Great Basin smokejumpers, stationed at the National Interagency Fire Center, headed for the Canadian base in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Their approximate six hour flight took them to Spokane, WA for fuel, Kelowna, BC for fuel and clearing customs, and then their final destination to the Fort St. John Fire Zone. The Alaska smokejumpers also left Fairbanks and will join the Great B
Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that burn in wildland vegetation, often in rural areas. They can burn in forests, grasslands, savannas, and other ecosystems, and have been doing so for hundreds of millions of years. Wildfires are not limited to a particular continent or environment. They can burn in vegetation located both in and above the soil. Ground fires typically ignite in soil thick with organic matter that can feed the flames, like plant roots. Wildfires are caused by a variety of factors, including lightning, human activity, and volcanic eruptions. In the United States, about 85% of wildfires are caused by humans. The most common causes of human-caused wildfires are campfires left unattended, debris burning, equipment use and malfunctions, negligently discarded cigarettes, and intentional acts of arson. The severity of a wildfire is determined by a number of factors, including the type of vegetation, the weather conditions, and the topography of the land. Wildfires can range in size from a few acres to thousands of square miles. They can burn at temperatures of up to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit and can destroy homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Wildfires have a significant impact on the environment. They can release harmful pollutants into the air, which can cause respiratory problems and other health problems. Wildfires can also destroy wildlife habitat and disrupt ecosystems.
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