As wind-driven wildfires spread through the Los Angeles area in January 2025, fire-spotting technology and computer models ...

Its wood is very dense, and it burns quite slowly, but it’s a light show in the process. The sparks are dangerous on carpets and wood flooring, even out the tops of chimneys onto dry leaves on the ...

Some natural occurrences are so bizarre they seem straight out of a science fiction movie! From glowing oceans to mysterious ...

A new wildfire forecasting system that updates using real-time weather data could help firefighters protect lives and ...

A variety of new technologies aim to improve wildfire detection and help map the spread of blazes Embers from the Eaton Fire ...

As for wood boilers, the DNR says you should move all flammable vegetation away from the boiler. Make sure you routinely clean stacks to prevent built-up debris from escaping. You can also install a ...

The devastation wrought by wildfires, such as the recent blazes in Los Angeles, may extend beyond physical and financial loss by disrupting people’s sense of attachment to their communities, ...

Burn marks left on trees show that fires occurred frequently in North America from 1750 to 1880, but they tended to be less severe than modern fires and may have even been beneficial to forests ...

When a fire burns in an urban area, it unleashes a slurry of chemicals. Scientists are trying to understand the chemistry at ...

Fire Danger Ratings are routinely issued by 5 pm daily during the fire season. Always ensure you have the latest forecast. Fire Danger Ratings are determined in conjunction with the Country Fire ...