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Mass firings halt work, raise safety concerns in Arizona's national parks and forests

The article from MSN discusses the impact of mass firings in Arizona's national parks and forests, where over 100 employees were dismissed due to a federal contractor's decision to terminate its contract with the U.S. Forest Service. This action has led to significant operational disruptions, including the closure of campgrounds, reduced maintenance, and decreased emergency response capabilities. The firings have raised serious safety concerns as the remaining staff struggles to manage the vast areas with limited resources. The contractor, Horizon Management Company, cited financial reasons for the termination, leaving the Forest Service scrambling to find a new contractor or manage the parks with a skeleton crew, which could compromise visitor safety and the overall management of these natural resources.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/mass-firings-halt-work-raise-safety-concerns-in-arizona-s-national-parks-and-forests/ar-AA1zwd42 ]