Browsing: Wildfires
The article emphasizes the importance of fire safety during Memorial Day and summer, as many outdoor activities involve campfires, which are a prevalent cause of wildfires—90%…
The article addresses the risks of wildfires, particularly in areas with grasslands, which can spread quickly even if a home is far from the wildland urban…
Johnny Wilkens, an economics major, is researching the economic impacts of wildfires on employment in the Western U.S. His senior thesis addresses a gap in studies…
A wildfire on Iron Mesa in Gila National Forest has reached 901 acres and is 0% contained. It was reported at noon on Sunday, prompting an…
The article examines changes in the Convective Heat (CH) and Fire Danger Index (FFDI) across Australia from 1990 to 2009, using various modeling techniques including GCMs,…
The article announces a panel discussion event titled “Wildfire Panel Discussion: Nature, Our Homes, and the Spaces In Between,” scheduled for April 15, 2025, at Balboa…
South Korea deployed two helicopters to combat a wildfire in the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and notified North Korea about the operation. The fire, which ignited…
Courtney Chojnacki’s family home in Norman was destroyed by a wildfire, leaving her and her 9-year-old autistic grandson, Collin, in shock and devastation. The fire occurred…
Wildfires in Oklahoma have led to evacuations, prompting the Red Cross to expand shelter operations for displaced residents. Over 140 individuals utilized shelters overnight, with multiple…
Wildfires are significantly impacting the Carolinas and Georgia, prompting “increased fire danger” warnings as winds rise and humidity drops. The Carolina Forest fire, the largest blaze,…