L.A. and Ventura counties will see strong winds this week, at 'major risk' of wildfires
The Santa Ana winds are forecast to pick up Tuesday morning and increase in intensity through Wednesday, with gusts from 55 ...
Fuel aridity emerges as dominant driver of severity in recent Canadian wildfires
A team of forest management specialists affiliated with various institutions across Canada has found that fuel aridity has ...
Bastrop County has seen five major wildfires since 2009. Experts say it's the new normal.
A unique ecosystem, growing population and changing climate make Bastrop a tinderbox that will require constant vigilance, ...
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Researchers develop low-cost system to detect wildfires within seconds of ignition: 'Very overwhelming for fire departments'
Stopping wildfires from spreading out of control may be easier than we think. Researchers at the University of Southern ...
Scientists make 'disturbing' discovery while studying toxic chemicals used to fight wildfires: '[It] just lit up'
The study found that the 14 fire suppression products examined contained at least eight of the 10 heavy metals they were ...
Strong winds, dry fuel spark concerns for wildfires in West Texas, New Mexico
Red flag warnings were issued Monday due to critical fire danger in West Texas, eastern New Mexico and the ...
Canadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study
The treacherous combination of rising temperatures and dried-up fuels has made Canadian forest much more prone to severe ...
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Experts have identified the key driver of severe wildfires in Canada
A study shows fuel aridity as the main cause of wildfire severity in Canada, with climate change worsening conditions.
California Will Force Insurers To Cover Fire-Prone Areas—but More Costs Will Be Piled Onto Homeowners
In 2018, the deadly Camp Fire in Paradise, CA, killed 85 people and scorched about 11,000 local homes. Some of the residents who remained in town have found it impossible to buy home insurance, and ...
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Wildfires of Influence Inside of the Fire Station
Andrew Beavers says company officers can improve culture and mitigate or stop negativity—and so can members at any rank.
Wildfire Smoke Is Even More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew
Smoke exposure, researchers have found, raises the risk of dementia, poor mental health, fertility problems, and ...
Santa Ana winds expected to trigger power outages in San Diego backcountry
The latest round of Santa Anas will arrive in San Diego County’s backcountry late Tuesday night. They will appear one day ...