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Roads, Fires, and Forests at Risk | Eureka News
The Trump administration is rolling back a key roadless rule that shielded millions of acres in national forests—including remote California lands—from logging and new roads, sparking fierce backlash. Critics warn this move could dramatically increase wildfire risk, as research shows nearly two-thirds of human-caused fires start along roadsides where sparks, dry grass, and people converge. California officials argue protected areas have already helped communities survive recent blazes and say opening these lands would only heighten danger and costs. Nationally, wildfires are four times more…
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