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The USGS fire science mission is to produce and deliver the best available scientific information, tools, and products to support land and emergency management by individuals and organizations at all levels. Below are news releases and featured stories associated with our fire science portfolio. 

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Altering Sagebrush Landscapes with Fuel Breaks to Save Them from Wildfire

Altering Sagebrush Landscapes with Fuel Breaks to Save Them from Wildfire

Linear fuel breaks have long been used to help suppress fire in the Great Basin, and thousands of miles of new fuel breaks may be constructed in...

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Fire and Grazing Influence Site Resistance to Cheatgrass Invasion

Fire and Grazing Influence Site Resistance to Cheatgrass Invasion

Shrubs, bunchgrasses, and biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are believed to contribute to site resistance to plant invasions. 

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USGS on Fire: It’s not a matter of “if,” it’s a matter of “more fire science data please!”

USGS on Fire: It’s not a matter of “if,” it’s a matter of “more fire science data please!”

Visit our new USGS fire webpage to learn how USGS fire science is making a difference

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Forest Fires in Sierra Nevada Driven by Past Land Use

Forest Fires in Sierra Nevada Driven by Past Land Use

Changes in human uses of the land have had a large impact on fire activity in California’s Sierra Nevada since 1600, according to new research...

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EarthView–Landsat Shows Spread of Soberanes Fire

EarthView–Landsat Shows Spread of Soberanes Fire

Landsat 8 shows the progression of one of the biggest wildfire in California yet this year...

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Climate and Fires Tightly Linked Over the Past Century in the Northern Rocky Mountains

Climate and Fires Tightly Linked Over the Past Century in the Northern Rocky Mountains

Despite large changes in forest management and fire suppression, climate strongly influences wildfire activity in the northern Rocky Mountains...

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