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wildfire: Stanislaus National Forest

Can we predict natural disasters?

Know how the PHOENIX RapidFire software help to manage wildfire in Victoria, Australia

Know about Phoenix RapidFire, a computer program used by Australian firefighters to predict the path of wildfires

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Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada: wildfire

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Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds • Mar. 3, 2025, 8:11 AM ET (AP)

Trump wants states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds • Feb. 13, 2025, 5:36 PM ET (AP)

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wildfire: Stanislaus National Forest

Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada: wildfire

Can we predict natural disasters?

Know how the PHOENIX RapidFire software help to manage wildfire in Victoria, Australia

Know about Phoenix RapidFire, a computer program used by Australian firefighters to predict the path of wildfires

Orange New York City skyline

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