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A view of the Aspen Fire burning on July 23.
The incident team that's been running the operation for over two weeks is planning on leaving Saturday, turning the smoldering wildfire over to forest officials.
Smokey Bear now gives out bear hugs to those who prevent wildfires. | Photo: Screenshot of Ad Council commercial.
The six or so major wildfires burning in California right now should be a good reminder to always be fire safe when out and about in nature, especially during these extremely dry years.
Bright yellow aspens along Rock Creek Road in Mono County, October 2013. | Photo: Zach Behrens/KCET
California is not exactly known for fall color, but we're definitely blessed with it.
3,000 tons of trash, mostly drip line, were found at one of the grow sites.  | Photo: Courtesy Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
Following the eradication of 10 marijuana grow sites in July, authorities have discovered and raided two more this month in Santa Barbara County.
The Black Mountain Fire Lookout is among the closures.
"It's precautionary," said Carol Underhill, a public information officer, "we don't expect the fire to go into the area."
An Erickson Air-Crane refills its tank for more water drops. | Photo: Courtesy Inciweb
As containment increases -- now at 80 percent -- more crews are being sent home. Smoke has been reduced, but will persist throughout the summer.
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When it comes to camping, nothing is more classic than s'mores, cooked over an open fire while surrounded by family and friends.
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The Nature Gardens and Lab have injected a shot of adrenaline into the dignified NHM.
Smoke from firing operations by crews. | Photo: Courtesy Keli Stafford/Inciweb
The Aspen Fire in Sierra National Forest continues to burn, but its progress has severely slowed, only burning an additional 500 acres in the past day.
Madrona Marsh.
Daily mosquito monitoring by the Los Angeles County West Vector Control District suggested the need for closing the preserve.
The best view in California? Backpacker magazine says Inspiration Point.
Backpacker magazine's latest issue took a stab at naming the best view each state has to offer, and Channel Islands National Park in Southern California beat out Yosemite, Death Valley, and plenty of other logical spots for their pick. I think it's a g...
The Aspen Fire at night.
The wildfire was caused by lightning on Monday, July 22 approximately seven miles north of Big Creek, a small Fresno County community in the Sierra Nevadas.
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