Fire News - January 2009

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January 4
Other Voices: Impact of California wildfires on climate, forests
The Union 

The impact of California’s wildfires on climate and forests is one of the most important issues of our time.

This is a new era with a new federal administration, a new Congress, a new political and economic landscape, and new opportunities.

January 2
Riverside County firefighters push lawmakers for stricter safety measures in 2009
The Desert Sun

Firefighters in Riverside County hope Sacramento lawmakers and the governor can agree this year on laws to require builders to provide wider entry and exit roads, adequate water pressure, and other measures to protect crews and property owners in obvious fire hazard areas, two local fire captains said Thursday.

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