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Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response

On June 12, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14308, titled "Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response," to address the challenges highlighted by the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The order mandates the consolidation of federal wildland fire programs by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to improve efficiency and effectiveness. It also calls for the expansion of partnerships and the development of technology to enhance state and local wildfire preparedness and response. Additionally, the order directs federal agencies to consider modifying regulations that hinder wildfire mitigation efforts, such as the use of prescribed fires and fire retardants. The aim is to streamline federal capabilities and promote technology-driven strategies for better land management and wildfire response.