The Interior West: A Fire Survey

The Interior West region plays a crucial role in the national fire landscape, as explored by fire historian Stephen J. Pyne. He highlights the area's resurgence in fire activity, driven by factors such as invasive species, including cheatgrass and the mountain pine beetle, as well as significant fatality incidents like the 1994 South Canyon fire. Pyne's analysis sheds light on the complex interactions between ecology and fire in this vital region.