woodlands News

France Moves to Ban Smoking in Woodlands to Combat Risk of Mega Fires

PARIS (AP) – French lawmakers have voted to ban smoking in all forests and woods during the fire season, part of a series of proposed measures to tackle growing destruction and dangers from climate change-related blazes. National Assembly lawmakers voted …

New Flames Thwart French Efforts to Fight Riviera Wildfire

LE LUC, France (AP) — Just when fire officials thought a huge wildfire near the French Riviera might be slowing down, a new pocket of flames shot up. And just as a water-dumping helicopter finished dousing one hot spot, another …

Virginia Study to Examine Fire Risk of Living Near Woods

An effort is under way in the Central Shenandoah Valley to find ways to protect homes on the edge of woodlands from wildfires. Augusta County Fire and Rescue chief Carson Holloway says the safety initiative includes a study of fire …