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Wildfire groups to present program at FLC

Kari Greer/U.S. Forest Service<br><br>This photo from Kari Greer for the U.S. Forest Service, shows the devastation caused by the Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire in the Gila National Forest. The fire was the most destructive in New Mexico’s recorded history. Greer will present a program featuring her photos from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Center for Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College.

Firewise of Southwest Colorado, Southern Rockies Fire Science Network, Mountain Studies Institute, Fort Lewis College and Working Films have partnered to sponsor “Capturing Wildfire,”an evening featuring veteran wildland photographer Kari Greer’s photos, a screening of short film, “Unacceptable Risk,” and town hall discussion on Colorado’s shifting fire regime and local solutions.

The event is free and open to everyone. It will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Center for Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College.

A former wildland firefighter turned wildland fire photographer, Greer works under contract with the National Interagency Fire Center and travels across the country documenting wildfires and the men and women who dedicate their lives to fighting them. The short documentary “Unacceptable Risk” features four veteran Colorado firefighters who have battled many of Colorado’s epic fires of the past decade.

After the film screening, a panel discussion of local wildfire experts will focus on field experiences and risk mitigation. This is an excellent opportunity for the fire community and the public to discuss challenges and solutions to the growing wildfire problem in the West.

Herald Staff



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