Think only California burns? Think again. Even Florida, Texas and New Jersey at risk.
USA TODAY analysis finds 3.3 million Americans live in areas with "very high" wildfire risk and 14.8 million more at “relatively high” risk.
Fires California live updates: Hughes Fire 24% contained Thursday, Sepulveda Fire evacs lifted
LA County Sheriff says about 31,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders while another 23,000 were under evacuation ...
Can LA Wildfires Prompt New Focus on Community Mitigation Efforts?
In Oregon, similarly wind-driven fires in 2020 prompted new work on community-wide wildfire mitigation efforts. McEvoy was ...
Opinion: Los Angeles tragedy points to need for support for CT fire services
This issue is not only about the appropriate budget allocations for hiring enough firefighters; it’s also about attracting ...
Fire Devastation Underscores Need for Community-Based Resilience Approaches
The crisis underscores efforts to look beyond the forests and public lands that have been the traditional focus of wildfire ...
As if LA officials don’t have enough on their plates, they have another problem: Arsonists
As devastating wildfires have destroyed huge swaths of Los Angeles County, incinerating homes and leaving at least 27 people ...
Rich Californians in fire-prone areas are paying up to $150K for their own personal fire hydrants — but what about locals who don’t have six figures to splash on fire sa…
With an increase in the severity and frequency of wildfires in California, some residents are taking matters into their own ...
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NFPA Board of Directors Announces Three New Appointments and Re-Appointments to NFPA Standards Council
January 21, 2025 – The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of three new members to the NFPA Standards Council: Guy Colonna ...
Palisades, Eaton fires are a stark reminder about risk of wildfires in OC’s communities
In the wake of the loss seen in the Palisades and Eaton fires, local officials, community looking at what more they can do to ...
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California Wildfire Map Update as Clay Fire Ignites
In an update by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on Tuesday at 6: ... warning as Santa Ana winds continue to blow. The National Weather Service Los Angeles (NWS) noted ...
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What sparks a wildfire?
The backstory: According to a recent study, authorities never find the source of ignition for more than half of all of wildfires in the Western U.S. — a knowledge gap that can hamper prevention ...