Human-caused fires growing faster than lightning fires in Western US, study suggests
A study published in PNAS Nexus shows that there are almost twice as many risky days for large human-caused fires in the ...
Tree rings and fire scars show fewer forest fires burn in North America today than in the past
Fewer wildfires burn in North American forests today than in previous centuries, increasing the risk of more severe wildfires ...
Earth.com23h
Fewer forest fires happen today than in the past, ironically causes bigger issues
Modern forests burn less, but fuel buildup increases wildfire risk, making fires more intense and dangerous for forests and ...
The LA fires were man-made, but not like they say
These winds are known as the Santa Ana winds. They occur each year, and every resident of Southern California is familiar ...
Increasing dry lightning strikes leaving Tasmania's wilderness areas at greater risk of fire, researcher says
As Tasmania battles more than a dozen fires sparked by a band of dry lightning strikes, some in high-value wilderness areas, ...
Advnture on MSN1d
Yellowstone National Park at an increased risk of wildfires due to standing dead trees, warn researchers
Researchers are urging Yellowstone officials to invest in greater protection after the findings of a new report ...
The Park Record6d
Loggers whose operation likely ignited Yellow Lake Fire will pay up to $16,000 toward suppression
Loggers who accidentally started a fire that burned more than 33,000 acres east of Kamas last fall will pay a maximum of ...
Coeur d'Alene Press1d
Idaho fire fund could drop to $13M by 2026, Lands Director warns
The Idaho Department of Lands director told state budget writers Tuesday that there would be a significant challenge if the ...
Privately operated Pine Forest Moor Overland Track hut destroyed in Tasmanian bushfire
A privately operated walkers' hut, 860 metres of boardwalk and a bridge have been destroyed in fires moving along the ...
The New Indian Express12d
Study reveals 40.85% of Similipal Biosphere Reserve highly susceptible to forest fires amid early summer heat
Natural causes such as lightning also contribute to the occurrence of fires. Among the Southeast Asian countries, India reports an increased frequency of forest fires (95 pc of the cases ...