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Forest fires.Fire has been a part of the landscape for thousands of years and is an essential component of most ecosystems in the West.

Past land management practices, such as livestock grazing and fire suppression, have changed the frequency and intensity of fires.

As a result, wildfires are becoming larger in size and the smoke generated from wildfire can pose a major health risk.