Horse owners across the area were shocked at how quickly the fire moved, and several had to flee abruptly, with some forced to leave their animals behind.
Learn how to prepare for a wildfire, including tips for before the fire starts, and as it approaches and passes. Get wildfire safety tips from Travelers.
Should your home be threatened by wildfire and you are ordered to evacuate, what would you do?
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?
What does containment mean? How are wildfires named? What happens after your house burns?
We're giving you answers to your most burning questions about why, when, and how wildfires happen, straight from the experts.
Utilities like electricity are crucial during emergencies, but they can also be the cause. So what can we do to prevent potential catastrophes and be prepared when they do happen? With wildfires ravaging our local cities, we decided to take a look at what technologies like edge AI, inductive energy harvesting, and secure long-range wireless mesh networks could do to help paint a more detailed picture for utilities of the current status of their electrical infrastructure.
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.
Your home keeps family safe and holds priceless memories. Learn how to fireproof your home from wildfires from the experts at Mercury Insurance.
Fires spread with a complexity that scientists can pick apart little by little, thanks to lasers, sensors, and some of the most powerful computers.
'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.
Last night our son had a nightmare about wildfires. This advice on how to talk to children about wildfires resonated with me.
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.
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 blanketing several Western cities are creating hazardous health conditions. Don't count on cloth masks to protect your lungs.
While not a perfect solution, fire-resistant blankets could provide a first line of defense.