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U.S. wildfire across Utah, Colorado border kills three firefighters, injures two

The fire originally formed when multiple smaller blazes, including the Knowles and Gore fires, merged across Mesa and Grand counties. As an active complex incident, it has burned more than 28,000 acres of remote terrain and canyons just south of the Colorado River. The 28,000-acre fire along the Colorado-Utah border is now being managed under Snyder Fire.

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Second cohort of AmericCorps NCCC Forest Corps volunteers graduate

Forest Corps is a partnership between AmeriCorps NCCC and the USDA Forest Service that invests in the next generation of forestry leaders and advancing a shared commitment to public service and stewardship. Volunteers serving in the program mobilize nationwide create firebreaks to reduce wildfire risks and executing controlled burns in forests, support reforestation efforts, and assist in active fire response.

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Malfunctioning belt sander, sawdust causes explosion at Ohio moulding facility

According to a Facebook post reporting the incident, East Holmes Fire & EMS states that the information indicates the explosion was caused by sparks entering a sawdust collection system, reportedly originating from a malfunctioning belt sander. The ignition of wood dust led to an explosion that caused extensive damage to the building, including the dust collection system and sawdust silos.

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Fire-prevention solution manfuacturer, CitroTech, partners with All Terrain Fire Support

CitroTech Inc., manufacturer of environmentally safe fire prevention solutions for homes and wood products, has announced a strategic partnership with All Terrain Fire Support Inc., a wildfire mitigation, emergency response, and infrastructure protection firm. The collaboration is designed to help federal, state, and military agencies prevent wildfires and safeguard assets using safe, non-toxic, and long-lasting protection.