In recent years, studies have shown wildland firefighters are exposed to dangerous toxins – with one late 2024 paper ...

Firefighters with North Bend Fire & Rescue took part in a live fire training exercise this week, utilizing Palmer Fire ...

In Aug. 2024, a team of NASA researchers and partners gathered in Missoula, to test new drone-based technology for localized ...

Two wildfire experts argue that the L.A. destruction didn't have to be as bad as it was. The question isn't whether we can ...

The Whatcom County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan does include a section on wildland fire and the county adopted a wildland fire-specific action plan in November 2023. But Whatcom County is still ...

Teen inventor Ryan Honory recalls being traumatized by the deadly Camp wildfire in 2018 in Northern California. It killed 68 ...

The recent LA fires drove home how dangerous wildfires can be when they encroach on urban areas. So-called 'wildland-urban interface' fires are on the rise. However, building codes and standards have ...

Certain fuels burn hotter and faster than others, a lesson quickly taught to new firefighters. “It lights up like gasoline” ...

The Unforgettable Lessons of Past Fires Colorado has a history of devastating wildfires that have left indelible marks on its residents. 6 million in insurance claims. The following year, the Black ...

In Southern California, for example, much of the wildland fuel is chaparral ... Weather plays another critical role in fire behavior. Fires need oxygen to burn, and the windier it is, the more oxygen ...

Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human experience is still essential.