Brush and grass fires are becoming more and more frequent not just in Hawaii but also throughout the Pacific. Case and point, firefighters in Guam have responded to 70 grass fires in March alone! We are excited to be a part of Pacific Fire Exchangeʻs upcoming projects in Guam (and Palau and Yap) to address their wildfire issues and what can be done to mitigate them.
From the Source:
"Officials with the Guam Fire Department believe a fire that burned private land near Talofofo Falls Resort Park may have been started intentionally.
Firefighters battled that blaze and a separate fire in Inarajan yesterday afternoon.
The Inarajan fire burned a small area of land down the hill from Inarajan Middle School, prompting an evacuation of the campus…
Local and federal fire officials have called on residents for help in minimizing grass fires.
Artero has said residents shouldn't burn trash at their homes.
Guam's fire hazard rating currently is in critical and is expected to remain at that level for at least a few more months.
In March, firefighters responded to more than 70 grass fires.
Fire officials noted their belief that at least a few of those fires also were started by people."
Above: "Firefighter Roland Alcantra prevents a fire in Talofofo from spreading by snuffing out the flames. Yesterday, firefighters dealt with several small grass fires in Talofofo and Inarajan. Smoke from an Inarajan fire filled Inarajan Middle School, leading Department of Education officials to close the school early. Sean-Michael Davis/For Pacific Daily News"