When it comes to wildfires, beware of dry grass — that's where most occur NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeva Lange, who wrote a story called "Most Wildfires Aren't Forest Fires," about how ...

Spontaneous combustion, though rare, is another natural way wildfires can start. This phenomenon occurs when organic materials, like hay or compost, generate heat through decomposition.

How wildfires can grow deadly overnight. In the past two decades, the number of Americans at risk of experiencing a wildfire has doubled. Learn what you need to do if one is near you.

Predicting when and where wildfires will occur demands a sophisticated approach that integrates advanced technology with comprehensive data analysis. Indeed, ...