Dry, windy conditions put Lancaster County at elevated risk for wildfire spread

The National Weather Service is urging caution as dry, windy conditions create an elevated risk of wildfire spread in Lancaster County and the surrounding region.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

How Zone Zero, designed to protect California homes from wildfire, became plagued with controversy and delays

California needs new rules to help future wildfires from destroying homes and businesses. But Zone Zero regulations, a key tenet of the state's plans, have roiled homeowners.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 days ago

Republican lawmakers request information about LA's response to January wildfires — and diversity hiring practices

The Mercury News - Environment - 6 days ago

1,400 annual deaths linked to wildfire smoke in Canada: climate and health report

Toronto Star - Health - 8 days ago

She lost her husband, then LA fires took her home. How will she shape her future? -- Connie Bell's husband died a month before the LA wildfires destroyed her Malibu home. Now, she charts her future, with exhilarating and daunting choices.

Christian Science Monitor - Environment - 8 days ago

Berkeley study of wildfire exposure adds to dispute over Sonoma County's Ag Pass program for farmworkers

The Mercury News - Science - 9 days ago

Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu 'wildfire' as cases rise

Experts said flu has hit early this year, with a worrying increase among children.

Evening Standard - Health - 12 days ago

Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won't fix America's wildfire problem -- Courtney Schultz, Colorado State University; Forrest Fleischman, University of Minnesota, and Tony Cheng, Colorado State University

The Conversation - Environment - 15 days ago

The Carrbridge and Dava Moor in the Scottish Highlands was devastated by the worst wildfire in living memory. Worryingly, experts say that this could be a sign of things to come.

Daily Mail - Science - 15 days ago

The most important things Bay Area residents can do to protect their home against wildfires

The Mercury News - Science - 16 days ago

As wildfires scorch California, should insurers divest from fossil fuels?

The Mercury News - Business - 17 days ago

The Aerial Innovation That Could Stop Wildfires in California | Brien Seeley

California has always found ways to adapt. As wildfires are expected to continue to increase, the need for practical solutions is growing. Brien Seeley, an...

Epoch Times - US News - 27 days ago

Fighting wildfire with fire: California residents, once wary, embrace 'controlled burns' -- California once suppressed "controlled burns," an Indigenous practice. Residents are now embracing it to reduce the growing threat of wildfire.

Christian Science Monitor - Environment - 1 month ago

No, Los Angeles wildfires aren't affecting Phoenix air. Here's what is

Phoenix New Times - Environment - 1 month ago

The race to predict wildfires before they ignite -- We go behind the scenes with innovators building cutting-edge tools to forecast and fight wildfires. -- Tech Now

Canadian start-ups design new tools to forecast wildfires, aiming to prevent disasters before they start.

BBC News - Technology - 1 month ago

AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California — often before humans call 911

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 1 month ago

Youth mental health challenges keep mounting 2 years after Maui wildfires

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 1 month ago

What Native-held lands in California can teach about resilience and the future of wildfire -- Nina Fontana, University of California, Davis and Beth Rose Middleton Manning, University of California, Davis

The Conversation - Environment - 1 month ago

When is your home safe after wildfire smoke? California researchers have some answers

The Mercury News - Science - 1 month ago

How to defend a home from wildfire: UC Berkeley researchers' lessons from infernos

The Mercury News - Science - 1 month ago

South Florida Air Quality Continues to Suck Amid Wildfires -- By B. Scott McLendon -- This news likely comes as no surprise to anyone who stepped outside in the past two days,

This news likely comes as no surprise to anyone who stepped outside in the past two days,

Miami New Times - Environment - 2 months ago

Oregon wildfire threatens thousands of homes as officials issue ominous warning

Firefighters are battling Oregon's Flat Fire covering 22,000 acres and threatening hundreds of structures despite recent weather improvements and new containment lines.

Fox News - Environment - 2 months ago

How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State's Wildfire Risk Map

After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly.

ProPublica - Environment - 2 months ago

Wildfires can harm water quality up to eight years later, study finds

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 3 months ago

Trump Said Cuts Wouldn't Affect Public Safety. Then He Fired Hundreds of Workers Who Help Fight Wildfires.

The White House and DOGE have sought to eliminate thousands of jobs from the Forest Service. The wildland firefighting force is one of many targets within the agency.

ProPublica - Environment - 6 months ago

A wildfire recovery resource from LA Times Studios

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 7 months ago

How Trump's Federal Funding and Hiring Freezes Are Leaving America Vulnerable to Catastrophic Wildfire

Uncertainty over funding and hiring stemming from the president’s executive orders has limited wildfire training and postponed work to reduce flammable vegetation. It has also led some firefighters to leave the force, their colleagues said.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires

The National Confederation of Municipalities estimates that 11 million people have been directly affected by the fires. The economic losses reached at least 1,1 billion BRL (203 Million USD), according to them.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago

Slideshow: Deadly wildfires destroyed parts of California

ABC News - US News - 4 years ago