Three wildfires burned through McDowell County, which lead to some evacuations within the county. McDowell County Emergency Management Division said the fires burned through the following areas: Sign ...

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 ...

Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human ...

Researchers have shown that plumes of wildfire smoke can carry contaminants hundreds of kilometers, leaving a toxic and ...

A significant body of research demonstrates that exposure to wildfire smoke has negative effects on the brain.

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

What Ignites Wildfires? Wildfires start with a seemingly harmless spark, but the consequences can be devastating. Lightning ...

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 ...