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Trump's Policies and Forest Fires
The Trump administration is banning or stalling preventative burning, which firefighters say could exacerbate forest fires. This policy impacts wildfire management across the U.S.
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Firefighters say setting fires on purpose is one of the best ways to protect against massive wildfires later. But the Trump administration is banning or stalling preventative burning across the U.S.
2026-05-17 09:00 UTC