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In reply to the discussion: Can I get some good thoughts for my mom, please? She's evacuated due to fires in CA. [View all]SophieJean
(83 posts)however, those actions have been greatly reduced due to the pandemic this year, and it was not apparently a political decision. Although, remember trump wanted to cut off wildfire relief funds because CA is a blue state. And, regardless of what has been done to clear forests of dead trees, etc., climate change will only get worse-with hotter summers and less rain and snowfall creating the potential for more fires.
From the Los Angeles Times Joseph Serna-
"The outbreak has caused other changes as well.
Recently, the U.S. Forest Service announced that all prescribed burns in California were canceled to minimize smoke exposure for those already vulnerable to COVID-19.
Prescribed, or controlled, burns involve the deliberate burning of wildland to reduce the amount of plant matter that can fuel larger fires spread. The technique is most often used in the northern part of the state.
Also, a refresher training session on how to manage a large incident for the states fire commanders has been delayed and may end up being a videoconference, officials with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.
In Southern California, Los Angeles city firefighters have delayed their annual defensible space inspections for homes in the foothills by at least two weeks, while other agencies in the region have canceled public outreach and education events..."