MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Researchers at UC Merced are studying in scientific detail how wildfires spread. Data continues to add up in the fight against the Oak Fire in Mariposa County. More than 30 ...

Recent advancements in the study of fire dynamics and compartment fire behaviour have deepened our understanding of how fires develop, propagate and interact with their surroundings. This field ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - While it is difficult to find any kind of silver lining to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, scientists can use data being collected now to help anticipate and better ...

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — Understanding the behavior of the Marshall Fire, which caused so much loss, is top of mind for some researchers right now. "It was of key interest to many of us because it ...

The blaze, which has burned 23,700 acres in western Los Angeles since starting on Jan. 7, has been tricky to wrangle. Its northern edge, including Mandeville Canyon, is the area of biggest concern, ...

As peak fire season intensifies, you will be hearing many wildfire-specific terms that you may or may not understand. However, understanding the terminology used by fire crews is crucial for grasping ...

The intent of this article is to "tune-up" your understanding of wildland fire behavior. Understanding fire behavior allows for the correct selection of strategy and tactics. Similar to structural ...

A research paper commissioned by the UK government has concluded that a more comprehensive approach to fire safety in rooftop solar installations is needed. The research, carried out by ...