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2,000 Forest Service Layoffs Raise Wildfire Safety Fears

2/21/2025

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The U.S. Forest Service's decision to lay off 2,000 employees has sparked alarm over wildfire safety in the West. With fewer hands to manage hazardous debris and maintain vital trails, experts warn that the risk of devastating fires will rise. Critics emphasize that these cuts jeopardize public safety as climate change intensifies wildfire threats.

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The U.S. Forest Service's decision to lay off 2,000 employees has sparked alarm over wildfire safety in the West. With fewer hands to manage hazardous debris and maintain vital trails, experts warn that the risk of devastating fires will rise. Critics emphasize that these cuts jeopardize public safety as climate change intensifies wildfire threats.