How wildfire restored a Yosemite watershed
For nearly half a century, lightning-sparked blazes in Yosemite's Illilouette Creek Basin have rippled across the landscape—closely monitored, but largely unchecked. Their flames might explode into plumes of heat that burn whole hillsides at once,.....»»
Wildfire experts provide guidance for new research directions
As wildfires cause increasing devastation worldwide, dozens of fire experts across the nation are joining together in calling for a more strategic and interdisciplinary approach to pursuing wildfire research and protecting vulnerable communities......»»
New model developed to predict landslides along wildfire burn scars
A wildfire followed by an intense rainstorm is often a recipe for disaster. Without vegetation to cushion rainfall, water runoff can turn into a fast-moving, highly destructive landslide, called a "debris flow," which often has the power to wipe out.....»»
Spain firefighters battle to control huge Valencia wildfire
Some 300 firefighters spent a difficult night battling a huge wildfire in southeastern Spain that has burnt through nearly 10,000 hectares in an area notoriously difficult to access, officials said Tuesday......»»
Study finds wildfire hazards in residential fences and mulch beds
When building fences and landscaping their properties, homeowners should keep fire safety on the top of their minds, especially if they live in a wildfire-prone region, according to a new study......»»
Taming tomorrow"s wildfires
Wildfire has ravaged the Western United States throughout the last decade. Over three million acres have already burned across the country this year. As fires spark earlier and extend further into autumn each year, turning from "fire seasons" to "fir.....»»
Firefighters combat major wildfire in southwestern France
More than 1,000 firefighters were struggling Thursday to contain a major wildfire which has burned a large area of pine forest in southwestern France, in a region that was already ravaged by flames last month......»»
Heat, drought rekindle huge wildfire in southwest France
A fire that destroyed thousands of hectares of tinder-dry forest in southwest France has flared again amid a fierce drought and the summer's latest wave of extreme heat, officials said Wednesday......»»
How Scientists Revived Dead Pigs" Organs, and What the Feat Means for Transplants
A whole-body perfusion system restored cellular activity in pigs an hour postmortem.....»»
Data on plant "sweating" could help predict wildfire severity
A new study uses data from the ECOSTRESS instrument aboard the space station to better understand why some parts of a wildfire burn more intensely than others......»»
Firefighters battle blaze in northwestern Spain
Firefighters backed by more than 20 aircraft battled a wildfire in northwestern Spain which appears to have been started deliberately, local authorities said on Thursday......»»
Deadly California wildfire wipes out scenic river town
Roger Derry, 80, and his son have lived together in the tiny scenic hamlet of Klamath River in Northern California for more than 40 years......»»
Can an air purifier really help you breathe easier during wildfire season?
Should you shell out for an air purifier if your home's air is less than ideal? Can a purifier really help, even during wildfire season?.....»»
Firefighters race to protect California town threatened by wildfire
Rain and cooler conditions brought some relief on Tuesday to hundreds of firefighters battling a wildfire in northern California that has killed two people and threatens the 8,000-strong town of Yreka......»»
How to Make Sure Wildfire Shelters Save Firefighters" Lives
Fiery tests can assess new prototypes of portable shelters, the last line of defense for wildland firefighters.....»»
Complex modeling by researchers predicts wildfires may decline, eventually
Researchers attempting to help predict how the wildfire hazard will change due to various factors over the next several decades have some good news, and some bad news. Good news is, wildfire occurrence and intensity will likely decrease in several lo.....»»
Western wildfire smoke plumes are getting taller
In recent years the plumes of smoke crawling upward from Western wildfires have trended taller, with more smoke and aerosols lofted up where they can spread farther and impact air quality over a wider area. The likely cause is climate change, with de.....»»
Conserving critical habitat in face of climate change in Midwestern lakes by managing watershed land use
Lakes across the Midwest are losing cold, oxygenated habitat as a result of climate change and nutrient pollution. This loss of critical habitat has negative consequences for water quality, fish, and the production of greenhouse gases. While data sho.....»»
Image: Greece battles wildfires on Lesbos island
Hundreds of residents and tourists have been evacuated from the east Aegean island of Lesbos (also known as Lesvos), Greece, after a wildfire broke out on the morning of 23 July. The fire, which has been raging near the coastal area of Vatera, a popu.....»»
Wildfire Smoke Is Terrible for You. But What Does It Do to Cows?
As climate change supercharges blazes, livestock and wildlife are suffering from smoke inhalation......»»
Firefighters slow growth of California blaze near Yosemite
Firefighters have significantly slowed the spread of a huge wildfire burning in a forest near Yosemite National Park that burned 55 homes and other buildings and forced thousands from their homes, officials said Monday......»»