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How a wildfire gets its name

JACKSON, Wyo. — Ever wondered how wildfires get named? Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) Public Affairs Officer Mary Cernicek answered Buckrail’s burning questions, like how did last year’s Kitten Fire get that name? In general, the group that makes the initial response to a wildfire gets naming rights; that could be a local firefighting team or a squad from […]

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