"Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of a complex of five wildfires burning on state-protected private land and..."

"The Tehipite Fire is showing continued growth on its northeast flank. It was mapped at 978 acres yesterday 08/18/08. Fire spread is primarily from burning vegetation rolling down the steep slopes and..."

"This Wildland Fire Use (WFU) fire involves management of twofires in two wildernesses (Mill Creek and Black Canyon) on the Ochoco National Forest in Central Oregon. This is the first implementation..."

"Washington State Interagency Incident Management Team 3 took over management of this fire at 0600 this morning relieving local fire forces to return to normal duties. The fire has not significantly..."

"The Gnarl Ridge Fire was started by lightning on Thursday night, August 7, 2008 and is currently burning entirely in the Mt. Hood Wilderness area. The fire is approximately 2 miles southeast of the..."

"The Silver Creek Fire is a lightning-caused fire that started on August 17 at 4:30.m. It is burning in sagebrush and timber on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, adjacent to the Marine Corps...."

"With similar weather conditions anticipated for the next, few days, fire behavior is expected to largely remain as creeping, smoldering surface and ground fire. In areas with concentrations of..."

"The Gunbarrel Fire began when lightning struck in the North Absaroka Wilderness at 11:54 AM on July 26. The origin was approximately 40 miles west of the town of Cody in bug-killed trees with heavy..."

"Began Monday night aroun 9:00 p.m. Located seven miles north east of Richfield, at mile marker 189 along Highway 75. Lightning caused. Seven engines on scene. Richfield Rural initially responded,..."

"Fire activity increased late yesterday as smoke cover began to lift over portions of the fire area. Containment lines on the south edge of Big Bar held. Internal islands will continue to burn out..."

"Approximately 32,000 acres. Began Monday 08/18 early afternoon. Located NE of Minidoka, remote desert. Human caused, under investigation. Burning in sage and grass. Ten engines, four water tenders,..."

"A lightning storm passed through the northeastern portion of Santa Barbara County early Friday morning, igniting five (5) fires within Los Padres National Forest. All of the fires have been..."

"Fairfield, Idaho - The South Barker Wildland Fire Use incident has grown to 4,691 acres. The Fire continues to back down into grass and sage with occasional tree torching and spotting. Fire behavior..."

"The North Fork Fire, started by lightning on August 13, 2008, is approximately 26 miles northeast of"

"On August 8, 2008, lightning started the Snow Hole Fire, which is burning south of the Salmon River. The fire is approximately twelve miles southwest of Cottonwood, Idaho and is burning in the Home..."

"Bear Wallow Complex Monday - August 18, 2008 The California Fire Use Incident Management Team has assumed command of the southern portion (south of Wooley Creek) of the Ukonom Fire. This portion..."

"Update Monday Aug 18, 2008: The Black Fire continued to treat several more acres over the weekend and is now approximately 27 acres. The area received a considerable amount of precipitation late in..."

"FIRE UPDATESiskiyou and Blue 2 FiresKlamath and Six Rivers National Forests Monday, August 18, 2008, 9:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou Complex Information: (530) 627-3532..."

"Transfer of Command: The Alaska Incident Management Team has transferred management of the fires to other teams. Ukonom Complex FireAs of 7:00 am last Saturday, August 16, the northern portion of the..."

"Fire personnel responded to a new fire on the Kaibab National Forest Saturday, August 16. The Mill Fire is located 5 miles south of Big Springs, approximately half a mile from Forest Road (FR) 22...."

"The Cabin Creek Fire and the Rush Creek fires are burning in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Cabin Creek is located 33 air mile N/NE of McCall, where the fire is currently burning..."

"The fire is now at 1435 acres. The fire has been determined to be lightening caused. A resource benefit objective has been added to the point protection strategy that is already in place."

"Monday, August 18, 2008 - 9:00amUpdate: Firefighters made good progress yesterday securing line and mopping up on the Panther Fire, which now consists of the original Panther Fire and the north..."

"For Blue 2 Fire information see Siskiyou Complex.This site will no longer be updated."

"The New Fork Lakes fire was reported around 1:00pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. The fire is burning approximately 19 miles north of the town of Pinedale, Wyoming. The fire is burning bug killed trees..."

"The Marteen Fire, located 15 miles northeast of Williams received between one-half and one inch of rain Friday afternoon. As the storm approached, the temperature fell 28 degrees and the humidity..."

"Firefighters today should complete the rehabilitation of the last fire lines on the Canyon Complex on the Plumas National Forest with the exception of the Belden Fire. The French - Bear Fire and the..."

"The LeHardy Fire is located north of Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park. It started Wednesday afternoon, July 30 in a powerline corridor which runs west of the Grand Loop Road near LeHardy..."

"Fire reported on 7/26/08 at 2:15 hours on the West Fork of Rock Creek approximately 10 miles west of Red Lodge,"

"The Russian Flats fire is located approximately 10 miles southwest of Sapphire Village, Montana on the Judith Ranger District of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The fire is estimated at 743..."

"The Bliss fire ignited around 4pm on August 9th south of Bliss near Bell Rapids road. Crews will remain on scene over night, as aircraft has landed for the"

"The Evans Road Fire was reported on June 1 approximately 15 miles NW of Fairfield in the New Lake vicinity in eastern North Carolina, several miles south of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge on..."

"The Newt WFU is located about 15 miles east of Tusayan and has grown to 450 acres. The fire was ignited by lightning on July 19 and detected on July 22. After a week of observation, evaluation and..."

"The Oak Wildland Fire Use is 10 miles south of Williams and has grown to 473 acres. Activity has decreased significantly under a strong monsoonal weather pattern. The fire received measurable..."

"The Harley Creek Fire is located 2.5 miles west of Neihart, Montana on the Belt Creek Ranger District of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The fire, which was spotted on 7/26, was estimated to..."

"FINAL UPDATEFire behavior resumed yesterday after Wednesday's rains on northern perimeter and in and around unburned interior pockets. No new precipitation was received on Thursday. Lightning..."

"COAL CREEK FIRE LOCATION:Kannah Creek, 18 miles SE of Grand JunctionCLOSURE WAS REVISED on 7/18. Please see the posted order and map. Generally, the area immediately along and south of Kannah Creek..."

"Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell across the Piute Fire area several days ago. As a result, fire activity was minimal and fire crews will be assessing roads for access into the fire. All future..."

"Badger Mt Complex is 100% contained on the Brown's Canyon fire and 95% contained on the Badger Mt fire. Residents are returning to the upper part of Badger Mt, which is still under level 2 evac..."

"Contacts: Fire Information Lines: (760) 376-3781 or (760) 379-5646 or http://www.inciweb.org/ (due to heavy fire activity, inciweb may not be accessible. Sequoia National Forest:..."

"At 0600 Thursday morning, July 11, 2008, the management of the fires within the Alps Complex will transfer to the Iron Complex. Information will still be available on these fires, but it will be..."

"The Corral Fire was ignited by lightning on June 21, 2008. Dave Larsen's Northern Rockies Incident Management Team is assigned to the fire, which is under the jurisdiction of the California..."

"The Washington Incident Management Team 2 has completed their work and a Type 3 Team will begin managing the Rattlesnake Point Complex taking command on Monday morning, July 7. The two teams are..."

"· On Saturday, June 21, after predictive models and the behavior of a small test fire indicated that conditions were appropriate to burn, ignition operations on the Walla Valley Prescribed..."

"Wildland fire south of Interstate 20 and FM"

U.S. Forest Service Chief Abigail R. Kimbell today appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Agpaoa as Southern Regional Forester (Region 8).

Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell has reported to Congress on the status of proposals and implementation of contracts under the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004.

U.S. Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell announced today key personnel changes within the Agency.

An independent panel study, conducted by The Brookings Institution, found that the Forest Service and Department of the Interior exercised appropriate fiscal diligence during the 2007 wildfire season.

In an effort to reconnect kids with nature and attract new diverse communities to outdoor activities, the U.S. Forest Service has partnered with state, local and federal land management agencies to celebrate 'National Get Outdoors Day' on June 14.

Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell today announced the appointment of Tom Peterson as the Director of Forest Management.

The U.S. Forest Service today awarded a half-million dollars in matching funds to mobilize our nation's most important conservation resource: kids.

Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell today announced the award of $54 million in grants today to permanently protect thirty-five working forests across thirty-two states.

Federal grants support the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, reducing wildfire risk and providing economic incentives to rural communities.

The U.S. Forest Service has moved one step closer to finalizing a new planning rule that will engage the public in the development, implementation and monitoring of forest plans.

The Federal grazing fee for Western public lands managed by the USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) in 2008, the same level as it was in 2007.

The Forest Service is kicking off a national "Get Outdoors" campaign, to encourage children and their parents to take advantage of recreational opportunities on national forests to develop a healthier lifestyle and learn about conserving natural resources.

Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner today announced that more than $389 million in Forest Service revenue will be distributed to 41 states and Puerto Rico for improvements to public schools, roads and stewardship projects.

Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell today announced the release of the Forest Service's Open Space Conservation Strategy.

A recent Forest Service determination finds climate change could affect the distribution and diversity of plants and animals in the United States.

U.S. Forest Service Chief Abigail R. Kimbell today appointed Kent P. Connaughton as Eastern regional forester.

The Nobel Committee recently announced the award of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2007 in equal parts to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Al Gore, Jr. Thirteen U.S. Forest Service researchers are IPCC authors and reviewers and share in this esteemed honor. These scientists specialize in diverse fields including forest ecology, hydrology, soils and climate. Their work is part of studies covering 40 years of climate and air quality research on forested lands.