The threat of wildfires in Nevada is not just a future concern; it is a present-day crisis. In 2023 alone, Nevada experienced a staggering 375 wildfires, devastating over 1,300 acres of land! This alarming trend is nothing new. From 1980 to 1999, wildfires ravaged 4.2 million acres across our state, and shockingly, between 2000 and 2018, that number more than doubled to an appalling 9.5 million acres!
The statistics reveal a shocking reality: between 2001 and 2023, wildfires were responsible for an astonishing 87% of tree cover loss in Nevada. Our forests, wildlife, and ecosystems are disappearing, and with them, our safety and air quality. The catastrophic 2018 Martin and Sugarloaf Fires, which burned nearly one million acres in northeast Nevada, serve as a chilling reminder of what is at stake if action is not taken NOW.
Sign this petition to show your support for protecting Nevada from fire safety cuts and to call on Governor Lombardo to prioritize our safety over political affiliations!
Together, let’s make Nevada a safer place for all!