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Aggressive Fire Suppression Back in Play | San Antonio News
The Trump administration is reviving a 1935 wildfire policy to aggressively suppress every blaze, spurred by the tragic deaths of three firefighters in Colorado. A new federal fire service, formed without traditional congressional approval, is now deploying personnel from multiple agencies under a “full suppression” mandate — using all resources to extinguish fires fast. While officials claim experienced managers retain tactical discretion, critics warn that 98% of fires are already being put out, and this push may worsen climate-driven blazes by ignoring natural fire cycles. The deaths have…
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