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Ecology, climate and human activities conspire to set the world on fire. Barazesh, Solmaz Jul 4, 2009 2429
Gov. warns Myrtle Beach fires may continue to spread. Brief article Apr 23, 2009 188
Myrtle Beach fire destroys more than 8,000 acres. Brief article Apr 23, 2009 216
Fire has been a recurring part of Australia's natural history for millions of years. Brief article Mar 9, 2009 144
Wildfires underscore importance of emergency planning. LaFleur, Tim Jan 5, 2009 521
Wildfires: bigger, costlier, on the rise. Brief article Sep 1, 2008 145
Outmatched. Brief article Aug 1, 2008 56
Rising from the ashes. Jun 22, 2008 981
Forged in fire: a San Diego hospital benefits from automated inventory management during the 2007 wildfires. Stewart, Kristoffer L. Mar 1, 2008 1717
Course to cover fire risk reduction. Mowad, Michelle Feb 4, 2008 305
The California Endowment has committed $750,000 to provide wildfire relief and aid to nonprofit organizations and clinics providing health and supportive services to low-income children and families. Glazer, Joyce Dec 3, 2007 61
When it rains it pours, but a silver lining in every cloud. York, Tom Nov 26, 2007 734
Like a Phoenix, hotel industry rises above October wildfires: room, occupancy rates increase, at least for now. Lewis, Connie Nov 19, 2007 699
Disaster effort praised; losses estimated at $2.09 billion. Graves, Brad Brief article Nov 19, 2007 271
Firestorm 2007 sparks unity in community: individuals, businesses provide assistance. Owen, Ted Nov 19, 2007 777
Big events don't always hinge on small circumstances. York, Tom Nov 12, 2007 702
Structures unscathed by firestorm. Allen, Mike Brief article Nov 5, 2007 72
Relief for landowners. Mowad, Michelle Brief article Nov 5, 2007 233
More relief. Mowad, Michelle Brief article Nov 5, 2007 179
Damage to avocados, other crops in county shoots above $30m. Chambers, Heather Nov 5, 2007 709
Lessons learned from 2003 helped media coverage. Lewis, Connie Nov 5, 2007 905
Fire losses top $2 billion: city attorney warns about price gouging. Mowad, Michelle Nov 5, 2007 714
Businesses that suffered losses from fires can borrow up to $1.5m: city attorney warns apartment owners about rent gouging. Allen, Mike Nov 5, 2007 965
Westfield, Mossy Ford pitch in to aid wildfire evacuees. Wiedemann, Liz Brief article Nov 5, 2007 304
Blazes affect some events, don't touch others. Mowad, Michelle Brief article Nov 5, 2007 109
After the fires, Rubio's eateries rebound. Lewis, Connie Brief article Nov 5, 2007 102
City providing tons of aid to fire victims. Graves, Brad Brief article Nov 5, 2007 78
Chamber, OAP Packaging offer relief. Graves, Brad Brief article Nov 5, 2007 108
Nature scorches economy: blazes to have 'huge' impact on area's businesses. Broderick, Pat Oct 29, 2007 1452
Half of region's offices affected by fires, says top chamber executive. Allen, Mike Oct 29, 2007 966
Smaller builders to benefit as insurers settle with displaced homeowners. Mowad, Michelle Oct 29, 2007 832
Pomerado hospital closure unprecedented, 200 patients moved: emergency departments impacted by staffing increases. Lee, Jaimy Oct 29, 2007 704
Officials look forward to sending 'all's clear' message to tourists: despite the fires, convention center is business as usual. Lewis, Connie Oct 29, 2007 1276
Federal aid available to farmers impacted by fires: centers to help offset costs of scorched vineyards, Ag sites. Chambers, Heather Oct 29, 2007 855
Life sciences firms lean on global operations to keep running: disruption for customers was kept to a minimum. Chambers, Heather Oct 29, 2007 611
Supermarkets, restaurateurs providing more than essentials for fire victims: grocers focused on keeping shelves stocked for customers. Wiedemann, Liz Oct 29, 2007 799
Some county casinos close, others scale back operations. Graves, Brad Oct 29, 2007 471
SDG&E tries to restore power after losing 1 of 2 transmission corridors: latest fires may do more damage than cedar fire. Lee, Jaimy Oct 29, 2007 388
October disasters a major test for local businesses: I-5 tragedy, wildfires bring economic effects. Madler, Mark R. Oct 29, 2007 1195
Wildfire, walleyes and wine: latest predictions for life in North America's changing climate. Milius, Susan Jun 16, 2007 2264
More complete thinnings needed. Gray, Gerry Jan 1, 2007 400
Mercury rising: natural wildfires release pollutant. Perkins, S. Aug 26, 2006 433
Record Northwest drought feared. Brief Article Mar 22, 2005 97
Other 2005 wildfire releaf projects. Mar 22, 2005 414
Burning issues for water supplies: there were severe but little-known effects from recent bushfires on essential water catchments. Steve Davidson uncovers a concerning story of long-term damage and a lesson learned about the vulnerability of our urban water supplies. Davidson, Steve Jul 1, 2004 2982
Honda helps. Brief Article Mar 22, 2004 204
Fires fuel feeding frenzy. Brief Article Jan 1, 2004 192
Fired up. (Science News of the year: the weekly newsmagazine of science). Brief Article Dec 21, 2002 48
Smoldering peat disgorges huge volumes of carbon. (Wildfire Below). Harder, B. Nov 9, 2002 553
Wildfires in the West. (National). Sep 20, 2002 235
Correction, please! Correction Notice Aug 12, 2002 877
Black Christmas: In Australia, a year-end wildfire destroyed homes, killed wildlife and burned nearly 2 million acres. The effects--and what to do next--are still being decided. Halperin, David Jun 22, 2002 2493
Nastiness in the Woods. Brief Article Jun 22, 2001 638
Wildfire ReLeaf. Jun 22, 2001 1333
WILDFIRE RELEAF. Brief Article Jan 1, 2001 467
Did ancient wildfire end in barbecue? S.P. Brief Article Nov 11, 2000 330
Danger in the Meadow. Jarrow, Gail; Sherman, Paul Brief Article Mar 1, 1999 779
Where there's smoke, there's germination. Mlot, Christine May 31, 1997 602
Living with fire. Stekel, Peter Jul 1, 1995 2240
Combustible grass winning the west. Aug 19, 1989 267

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