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Firefighters Lost in Full Suppression Push | Durham News
Three U.S. firefighters died in a Colorado wildfire, sparking urgent debate over a new federal firefighting agency pushing for “full suppression” — a strategy critics say ignores ecological realities and risks lives. The elite crew, caught in a fast-moving blaze near Utah, tried to shelter but were overwhelmed. While the agency was formed by merging four Interior departments and boasts near-perfect fire-extinguishing rates, critics question its creation without congressional oversight and its alignment with private aviation interests. The tragedy underscores the dangers of wildfire response…
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