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Wildland fire science expert talks about wildfire causes and this year’s fire season

LAMB’S CANYON, Utah (ABC4) — A wildland fire science expert spoke on what causes wildfires and why we are experiencing the wildfire season we’ve had so far this year- with over 500 human caused fires.
Firehouse

Fast-Moving Wildland Fires Require a 'Box' Incident Command Strategy to Ensure Saving Lives Is the Priority

Andrew Bozzo explains why the box approach to incident command at wildland urban interface fires ensures that saving lives and protecting property are the top priorities. The drawing and the command ...
Morningstar

UPDATE – ESO Releases Fire Service Index: Reports 28% Increase in Wildland Fire Incidents, Calls for Improvements in Decontamination Efforts

54,489 wildland fire incidents were reported in 2024 (up 28% year over year), totaling 1.78 million total acres burned—a 650% increase in acreage from 2023. Wildland fire incidents were frequent ...