In recent years, destructive wildfires have become increasingly common and more severe, putting strain on community resources and the environment. In the United States, approximately 8 million acres…
Even when triggers and warning mechanisms are geared toward slow onset disasters, the donor and aid community are often not responding fast enough. Experts tell Devex it’s either time to bolster drought indicators and better define action tied to early warning systems, or rethink aid frameworks altogether.
Should your home be threatened by wildfire and you are ordered to evacuate, what would you do?
What does containment mean? How are wildfires named? What happens after your house burns?
As wildfires become more frequent and destructive in a warming world, they are increasingly leaving in their wake debris and toxic runoff that are polluting rivers and fouling water supplies. Some municipalities are having to upgrade their water treatment methods to counter the new danger.
We're giving you answers to your most burning questions about why, when, and how wildfires happen, straight from the experts.
'Just keep driving. Not too too fast, we'll be okay.'
Climate experts said wildfires are changing from seasonal events to become a constant threat — and the world needs to be better prepared.
So, what exactly is the impact of forest fires on wildlife? It turns out that like most things in life, it’s a mixed bag. On one hand, wildfire is a natural part of the ecosystem in the western United States, and wildlife has a long relationship with it. Some species even benefit from the blazes. On the other hand, of course fire can be dangerous to animals and plants that can’t outrun it.
Wildfires blanketing several Western cities are creating hazardous health conditions. Don't count on cloth masks to protect your lungs.
Your home keeps family safe and holds priceless memories. Learn how to fireproof your home from wildfires from the experts at Mercury Insurance.
Images and videos of the record-breaking fires raging across the Amazon rainforest have been spreading across the internet, but what can we do to help?
It won’t be easy to update the 47-year-old standard for predicting what fires will do—but it will save lives.
Nearly a third of U.S. homes are vulnerable to wildfire. Reduce your risk by preparing now with these tips
Fire behaves differently depending on whether it burns in grasses, shrubs or forest. Firefighters know this well -- but scientists say that land managers and homeowners should think about it, too.
Wildfires can have some awfully strange names. Most of the time, they're named for the location where they started.
It's important to be ready to evacuate within 15 minutes.
Natural disasters like the Camp Fire can reopen old trauma wounds, or create new ones, experts say, stirring up symptoms like insomnia, worry and hopelessness.
Your pets breathe the same air you do. If you’re putting on a mask and taking precautions against wildfire smoke, you should be taking precautions for your pets as well.