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National Park Service hunting for arsonist behind "illegal and extremely dangerous" blazes
By Julia Clarke published
The NPS is offering a reward for information on the November 20 fires
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“It was really disturbing" – despite everything, people still leave campfires burning in the Colorado backcountry
By Julia Clarke published
Two hikers in Steamboat Springs discovered the abandoned campfire burning off a hiking trail
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"We thought it couldn't burn" – 7 fires are burning in Olympic National Park in concerning trend
By Julia Clarke published
Blazes are becoming more common as climate change reduces rainfall in the Pacific Northwest
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Canadian firefighters driven out by "persistent" bears
By Julia Clarke published
BC firefighters have been battling the blaze since mid-July, and bears aren't helping
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Is smoking allowed on a hike?
By Julia Clarke published
It’s obviously unpleasant for other hikers when you spark up on the trail, but is smoking even allowed on a hike? And what can you do instead?
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Lost Arizona hiker started three wildfires trying to signal for help
By Cat Ellis published
One of the fires engulfed 230 acres of land, and took 100 firefighters to bring under control
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Man fined $10,000 for flying drone recklessly over National Park wildfire
By Cat Ellis published
The man was given the penalty after breaking two laws at once in Alberta, Canada
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What is a fire ban? Plus hot tips for camping without a fire
By Julia Clarke last updated
We illuminate everything that’s allowed when you’re camping during a fire ban, what’s prohibited, and how to have a great camping trip without a campfire
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