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Firefighters in yellow U.S. Forest Service uniforms stand together outdoors, with one placing an arm around another's shoulder.

U.S. Forest Service falling further behind on wildfire prevention, report shows

by Anna Kramer • NOTUS Dec. 10, 2025, 7:59 a.m.Dec. 10, 2025, 8:00 a.m.

Outside analysis of Forest Service data is being circulated by Democrats finding the Trump administration lagging on forest management.

Firefighters in a charred wooded area during sunset, spraying water and working with tools.

Life

U.S. Forest Service cuts leave firefighters mowing lawns while morale craters

by Jeremy Lindenfeld • Capital & Main Sept. 1, 2025, 8:15 a.m.Aug. 26, 2025, 2:42 p.m.

Firefighters in red gear working in a smoky forest area during a wildfire.

Trump plans to streamline efforts to fight wildfires spark criticism from ex-chiefs

by Associated Press May 20, 2025, 5:13 p.m.May 20, 2025, 5:13 p.m.

Two men conversing outdoors, one in a blue shirt and the other in a suit and black cap.

Despite L.A. Fires, ‘Powerhouse’ National Fire Training New Casualty of Trump Cuts

by Associated Press March 8, 2025, 11:50 p.m.March 9, 2025, 7:12 a.m.

Line Fire

Crime

Line Fire East of LA Threatens Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate

by Associated Press Sept. 9, 2024, 9:16 a.m.Sept. 9, 2024, 11:29 a.m.

Fire engine Brush fire

Crime

Sage Fire in Jamul Revised from 83 to 39 Acres Burned After Pilot Error

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Nov. 26, 2023, 11:33 a.m.Nov. 26, 2023, 11:34 a.m.

Fire chiefs fire helicopters

Crime

‘Keep Fires Small’ – How Helicopters, Other Air Assets Protect San Diego County from Wildfires

by Editor Aug. 26, 2023, 11:00 p.m.Aug. 27, 2023, 6:58 a.m.

Northern spotted owl

Rep. Peters Bill Targets Smugglers Using Toxic, Banned Pesticides for Illegal Pot Farming

by JW August • Times of San Diego Sept. 30, 2022, 11:15 p.m.Oct. 3, 2022, 4:48 p.m.

Lightning over Poway

Tech

Climate Change Could Increase Lightning in California — and Spark More Wildfires

by Julie Cart • CalMatters Aug. 14, 2022, 11:15 p.m.Aug. 15, 2022, 11:58 a.m.

Mariposa Grove

Tech

California’s Giant Sequoias Survived Latest Wildfire, But Their Luck Could Run Out

by Reuters Aug. 3, 2022, 11:45 p.m.Aug. 4, 2022, 6:45 a.m.

Washburn Fire

Crime

U.S. Triples Reforestation Spending for Wildfire Devastation

by Reuters July 25, 2022, 4:11 p.m.July 25, 2022, 4:11 p.m.

Prescribed burn

Tech

Forest Service Halts Controlled Burns Nationwide After New Mexico Disaster

by Reuters May 21, 2022, 11:30 p.m.May 22, 2022, 6:41 a.m.

Jim Fire

Crime

Local Crews Head to Cleveland National Forest to Battle Fire Near Riverside-Orange County Line

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego March 2, 2022, 11:30 p.m.March 3, 2022, 6:49 a.m.

Devastation from Dixie Fire

White House Unveils 10-Year Plan to Manage Forests to Prevent Wildfires

by Reuters Jan. 18, 2022, 11:15 p.m.Jan. 19, 2022, 6:45 a.m.