Wildfires
The Ranger Road Fire spreads from the Oklahoma Panhandle into Kansas as high winds and red flag conditions persist
“It just seems like what was left over from the hurricane is almost like kindling to the fire. And it just seems like that’s part of our biggest problem right now...”
“The downed timber from Hurricane Helene didn’t contribute to the ignition of the fires, but it is absolutely impacting firefighters’ access to the fire...”
“It is no secret that livestock grazing is a means of reducing those fine fuels on the ground.”
Agriculture Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins has been in the hot seat before the Senate Ag Committee all morning.
California Farm Bureau offers updates on the impact of wildfires in both urban and rural communities
“The impacts of wildfire in California are felt statewide.”
“We are dealing with some of the agricultural consequences in the far northern suburbs of Los Angeles with these larger fires.”
“The last I heard they were at capacity at Los Angeles Equestrian Center, and I think that’s about 280 to 300 horses that have been placed there.”
