‘Scary’: Fuel shortage could ground firefighting aircraft By KEITH RIDLER July 13, 2021 BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Airport officials facing jet fuel shortages are concerned they’ll have to wave off planes and helicopters that drop fire retardants during what could be...
Wildfire “Containment” Explained

Wildfire “Containment” Explained

Adam PrellJuly 13, 2021 If you live in an area prone to wildfires, one phrase you always listen for is “the fire is (x) percent contained.” A 95% contained fire sounds a lot less scary than a 5% contained fire. “Containment” indicates how much of the fire perimeter...