Fire in the West

A High Country News
SPECIAL REPORT

This special collection of High Country News’ most compelling stories and essays will give you a comprehensive, on-the-ground
view of how fire has shaped the American West.

Fire in the West features the work of Stephen Pyne, Craig Childs, Louise Wagenknecht, Ray Ring and many others.

In this 32-page, four-color report, you will discover:
• How Montana’s 1910 “Big Blowup” changed the nation’s approach to firefighting
• How Yellowstone National Park rapidly recovered following the 1988 blazes
• Why it rains money during fire season
• How new homes in the wildland/urban interface are driving up firefighting costs

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