Feds to send nearly $200 million to help communities prepare for wildfires

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Acres of charred trees jut out from freshly fallen snow near Rociada on Wednesday, part of the 340,000-acre burn scar of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire on Feb. 8, 2023.

Near Rociada, N.M., on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, acres of charred trees jut out from freshly fallen snow on the 340,000-acre burn scar of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. (Photo by Patrick Lohmann / Source NM)

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Jacob Fischler
Jacob Fischler

Jacob covers federal policy as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Based in Oregon, he focuses on Western issues. His coverage areas include climate, energy development, public lands and infrastructure.

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