Scientists in Scotland develop new method to understand past and present wildfires
Scientists in Scotland have developed a new method to understand the heat and intensity of fires that burned out millions of ...
Record-breaking high temperatures expected again today as skies stay dry
As warm and dry skies continue, parts of the state will see dangerous fire weather conditions ...
Opinion: California wildfires should not have come as a shock
As the rampaging wildland fires hit modern communities, the interior of stick-constructed homes, chock-full of synthetic ...
Warm temperatures and high winds causing more unseasonal brush fires
WAYSIDE, Wis. (WBAY) - The warmer temperatures and high winds are again causing several fires in our area. One of those fires happened in Wayside. Fire officials say someone was burning garbage in a ...
Driver escapes vehicle plunge into Suamico River as neighbors assist rescue effort
Officials were called to the Suamico River just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday when the driver of a vehicle drove onto the frozen ...
Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
‘A perfect storm’: How climate change made the LA wildfires more likely - and more deadly
At 2.6°C of warming, which is expected by 2100 under current scenarios, similar fire-weather in January will become a further ...
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Prescribed fire versus the risk of wildfires
Unlike current dry conditions in California and other western states, the ground and vegetation across Sanibel are holding a ...
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Warm, windy weather to bring elevated fire risk to Kansas City. What’s in the forecast?
Early spring-like weather is expected in Kansas City as temperatures will rise into the ... The dry and breezy afternoon will lead to elevated fire weather conditions across northern and ...
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Huge warning for millions as temperatures soar across Australia
Temperatures are forecast to soar across South Australia and Victoria on Monday, with the bureau warning of extreme fire conditions. Melbourne is expected to experience blistering 42C heat on the ...