Fire dangers for LA’s and Durango are many: lax regulations that fail to dissuade wildland builders and the question of ...

As the death toll rises from Los Angeles' devastating wildfires, it is easy to feel complacent about New Zealand's ...

The combined dry climate and flammable flora have created fires and firestorms before. In October 1978, the Agoura-Malibu and ...

And then you want to harden the house against embers. Shake roofs are the absolute worst. The 1991 Tunnel Fire in Oakland ...

The man “experienced trauma, pain, suffering, embarrassment, and the loss of enjoyment of life” as a result, the lawsuit said ...

Our firefighting playbook was written for a world that no longer exists. We need a new approach, and we need it now.

Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers from Texas A&M University can reduce the ...

The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation, but there ...

Extreme temperatures play a dangerous role in wildfires. Heat dries out vegetation, making it more flammable. Under these conditions, wildfires ignite more easily, spread faster and burn with greater ...

Local fire-rescue officials want everyone to remember a few basic safety tips before residents plug in their safety heaters.

NASA scientists have been left baffled by satellite pictures showing a “ghost” island appearing – and then mysteriously ...

Researchers develop a non-flammable quasi-solid-state lithium-ion battery, combining liquid and solid electrolytes for ...