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Firing in the Heat: How the M777 Dominates Desert Artillery Operations

In one of the harshest and most unforgiving deserts on earth, the United States Marines operate their M777 artillery system, delivering precision firepower both day and night. The gun, known for its ...
KTVZ

Emigrant Fire near Crescent Lake burns over 31,000 acres

LANE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. (KTVZ) -- All primary control lines are complete on the Emigrant Fire. Due to cooler weather and increased humidity, crews along the southern flank of the fire were ...
Capital Press

Ranchers lose lawsuit alleging federal liability for $9 million wildfire damage

Two Montana ranches have lost a lawsuit alleging they suffered $9 million in damages from federal “burnout and backfiring operations” during a 2017 wildfire. A federal judge has determined the ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Turner Gulch fire remains at 34% contained, private land along 141 released from pre-evacuation status

The Turner Gulch fire grew about 500 acres to 15,737 acres over the weekend and remains at 34% contained, while chipping operations continue along the Highway 141 corridor. Along the southern border ...
The Daily Reflector

70-acre brush fire 50% contained as crews continue firing operations Tuesday

BANNER ELK — Crews are continuing to work to fully contain a large brush fire that was caused by debris burning. The fire started on Nov. 17 in the 1600 block of Banner Elk Hwy near Horney Creek Road ...