Mar 28 Environment Federal Wildfire Costs Burn State Forestry Programs The rising cost of fighting federal wildfires has diverted scarce U.S. Forest Service funds away from some state programs. That’s why state foresters are applauding the U.S. House of Representatives’ decision to pass legislation that sets aside emergency funds for fires. By Kristin Espeland Mar 28 Environment Federal Wildfire Costs Burn State Forestry Programs Kristin Espeland