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Firefighters Fear Suppression Push | Seattle News
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Wildland fire veterans are sounding the alarm as federal tactics shift toward aggressive, full suppression—putting crews at greater risk amid record-breaking wildfires. Following a catastrophic Spokane blaze that destroyed 600+ homes and displaced 60,000, seasoned firefighters warn that outdated policies, combined with extreme weather and political pressure, are forcing responders into deadly situations. Tragic deaths in Colorado and rising “entrapments” this year fuel fears that rigid directives ignore safety. Experts argue that suppressing every fire without discretion may be worsening the crisis—and that embracing controlled burns and rethinking our relationship with fire is essential to avoid future disasters.
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