ProPublica
@ProPublica@newsie.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Top Democrat on Oversight Committee Demands Trump Administration Account for Wildland Firefighter Vacancies
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In June, the Forest Service told the public that it reached 99% of its hiring goal for its wildland firefighting workforce. But as of July 17, around 27% of jobs were still vacant, according to data obtained by ProPublica.
https://www.propublica.org/article/forest-service-wildland-firefighters-staffing?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

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Jo Rhodes
@stuffjolikes@climatejustice.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

This picture is not from Canada or Australia but of a #wildfire in Langdale Forest in North Yorkshire. Bearing in mind that Yorkshire is usually several degrees cooler than the South of England, temperature today is up to 33c - this fire is not under control and smoke is now visible on satellite pictures. Fire crews from neighbouring counties are helping out.. welcome to our new normal and #ClimateCrisis - news reports today will doubtless focus on people eating ice cream in parks and cooling off in fountains .. Sigh..

In the centre of the image is the back view of a red and yellow fire engine and behind it and a bit to the left is a white man with short brown hair wearing black trousers and red short sleeved shirt. They are on a dirt road and in the background can see a forest of large trees with billowing clouds of smoke drifting to the left top corner which is coming from a forest fire. This is Langdale Forest in North Yorkshire a few miles from Whitby. Picture is from a social media post from North Yorkshire Weather Updates on 13th August 2025.
In the centre of the image is the back view of a red and yellow fire engine and behind it and a bit to the left is a white man with short brown hair wearing black trousers and red short sleeved shirt. They are on a dirt road and in the background can see a forest of large trees with billowing clouds of smoke drifting to the left top corner which is coming from a forest fire. This is Langdale Forest in North Yorkshire a few miles from Whitby. Picture is from a social media post from North Yorkshire Weather Updates on 13th August 2025.
In the centre of the image is the back view of a red and yellow fire engine and behind it and a bit to the left is a white man with short brown hair wearing black trousers and red short sleeved shirt. They are on a dirt road and in the background can see a forest of large trees with billowing clouds of smoke drifting to the left top corner which is coming from a forest fire. This is Langdale Forest in North Yorkshire a few miles from Whitby. Picture is from a social media post from North Yorkshire Weather Updates on 13th August 2025.
Jo Rhodes
@stuffjolikes@climatejustice.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

This picture is not from Canada or Australia but of a #wildfire in Langdale Forest in North Yorkshire. Bearing in mind that Yorkshire is usually several degrees cooler than the South of England, temperature today is up to 33c - this fire is not under control and smoke is now visible on satellite pictures. Fire crews from neighbouring counties are helping out.. welcome to our new normal and #ClimateCrisis - news reports today will doubtless focus on people eating ice cream in parks and cooling off in fountains .. Sigh..

In the centre of the image is the back view of a red and yellow fire engine and behind it and a bit to the left is a white man with short brown hair wearing black trousers and red short sleeved shirt. They are on a dirt road and in the background can see a forest of large trees with billowing clouds of smoke drifting to the left top corner which is coming from a forest fire. This is Langdale Forest in North Yorkshire a few miles from Whitby. Picture is from a social media post from North Yorkshire Weather Updates on 13th August 2025.
In the centre of the image is the back view of a red and yellow fire engine and behind it and a bit to the left is a white man with short brown hair wearing black trousers and red short sleeved shirt. They are on a dirt road and in the background can see a forest of large trees with billowing clouds of smoke drifting to the left top corner which is coming from a forest fire. This is Langdale Forest in North Yorkshire a few miles from Whitby. Picture is from a social media post from North Yorkshire Weather Updates on 13th August 2025.
In the centre of the image is the back view of a red and yellow fire engine and behind it and a bit to the left is a white man with short brown hair wearing black trousers and red short sleeved shirt. They are on a dirt road and in the background can see a forest of large trees with billowing clouds of smoke drifting to the left top corner which is coming from a forest fire. This is Langdale Forest in North Yorkshire a few miles from Whitby. Picture is from a social media post from North Yorkshire Weather Updates on 13th August 2025.
WA Department of Health
@WADeptHealth@universeodon.com  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

Wildfire smoke is dangerous for our health. It is carried by the wind, impacting people hundreds, or even thousands, of miles away. Inhaling the tiny particles in smoke can worsen many existing health issues, especially lung conditions.

In 2024, Washington had 64 “large” fires. The Washington Tracking Network (WTN) has published a new data story about last season’s biggest fires, the number of smoky days each community experienced across the state, and how that overlaps with areas with socioeconomic levels. Data story: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/afd8b3e03f0a4638a7e8fab913d7abf2

Users can explore interactive maps and charts and the text provides context to help people understand what they are seeing.

To learn more about #wildfire #smoke, how it impacts your health, and steps you can take to reduce your exposure, visit: https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/air-quality/smoke-fires
WA Department of Health
@WADeptHealth@universeodon.com  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

Wildfire smoke is dangerous for our health. It is carried by the wind, impacting people hundreds, or even thousands, of miles away. Inhaling the tiny particles in smoke can worsen many existing health issues, especially lung conditions.

In 2024, Washington had 64 “large” fires. The Washington Tracking Network (WTN) has published a new data story about last season’s biggest fires, the number of smoky days each community experienced across the state, and how that overlaps with areas with socioeconomic levels. Data story: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/afd8b3e03f0a4638a7e8fab913d7abf2

Users can explore interactive maps and charts and the text provides context to help people understand what they are seeing.

To learn more about #wildfire #smoke, how it impacts your health, and steps you can take to reduce your exposure, visit: https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/air-quality/smoke-fires