Forest Firefighting

• Homeless man's $101.6 million fine for Day fire sends message - Ventura County Star
  It took thousands of firefighters 39 days to contain the blaze. By that time, it had burned more than 162700 acres, much of it in Los Padres National Forest ...
• Greece: Large forest fire on island of Rhodes - International Herald Tribune
  Some 24 firefighters and 12 fire engines are engaged in fighting the blaze, but the strong winds are preventing water-dropping aircraft from assisting. ...
• Greek Firefighters struggle with wildfire - United Press International
  Fire crews have been battling the fire on the island of Rhodes since Wednesday, but firefighting aircraft have been limited in their efforts by strong winds ...
• Oak Forest firefighter retires - Southtown Star
  After nearly 30 years of service, Oak Forest firefighter and paramedic Thomas Bettenhausen retired last month. Bettenhausen plans on enjoying more time with ...
• Oak Forest firefighters get 4-year contract - Chicago Tribune
  Oak Forest firefighters have a new four-year contract that calls for 4 percent annual raises. The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the contract ...

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