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Wildland urban interface
A CalMatters analysis has found that as of 2020, nearly 14 million Californians lived in the sprawling 7-million-acre zone ...
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The Los Angeles County fires devastated homes in the wildland urban interface. Here’s what that is
A CalMatters analysis has found that as of 2020, nearly 14 million Californians lived in the sprawling 7-million-acre zone that makes up the wildland urban interface. And when fires sweep through it, ...
N.C. Forest Service urges residents to prepare homes for wildfire season ahead of spring
The N.C. Forest Service is reminding property owners to take action at home, and be prepared for wildfires, according to a ...
Fire crews battle ‘out of control’ wildfire east of Asheville, people are told to evacuate
The fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, in McDowell County, on Wednesday.
Disaster evacuations can be chaotic. Computer simulations could save lives (commentary)
Simulations can help emergency crews understand how chaos can cause delays, heighten risks for evacuees and complicate access ...
Wildfire in McDowell County a warning about dangers of drought conditions statewide
The N.C. Forest Service is warning North Carolinians to be prepared for wildfires and take the necessary steps to help ...
North Carolina Forest Service warns of increased wildfire risk
As all of Southeast North Carolina faces a drought – with some communities in a severe drought – the North Carolina Forest ...
Forest Service recommends residents take steps before wildfire season begins
Foresters say taking appropriate action can help protect homes and communities while also making defensible areas if one were to start.
A Reporter Covering Wildfires Wonders: ‘Is My Home Next?’
Jack Healy, a Phoenix-based reporter who covered the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires, reflects on all he has in common ...
Disaster evacuations can take much longer than people expect − computer simulations could help save lives and avoid chaos
When a wildfire notification goes off on your mobile phone, it can trigger all kinds of emotions and confusion. You might ...
Can Southern CA rebuild areas burned by wildfire faster?
A lawmaker wants to quickly rebuild communities ravaged by the Los Angeles-area fires. Plus, a map of the wildland-urban interface.