The US Forest Service's own prescribed burn started a sprawling 2022 wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, the agency acknowledged on Monday in a report published after a lengthy investigation.

US Forest Service burn started wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico

According to a study published by the US Forest Service, the tree canopy is shrinking in the United States at a rapid pace. In a period of five consecutive years, the US forests suffered a loss of 36 million trees per year from urban and rural landscapes.

United States loses 39 million trees every year: Study

Video shows moment wildfire was started at gender-reveal party

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US Forest Service burn started wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico

United States loses 39 million trees every year: Study

Video shows moment wildfire was started at gender-reveal party