a tinder box… rainfall remained well below average last winter and again this autumn.” Combine this drought-stricken landscape with record-breaking heat, plus fierce Santa Ana winds, and you have a recipe for disaster.The bigger question is, of course, how to prevent wildfires from starting?
Clearly, wildfires wreak havoc in many people’s lives around the globe. Nations spend enormous amounts of resources in combating these fires, often relocating thousands of people due to unlivable conditions in the devastated areas. Dedicated fire units have been set up to counter the spread in ...
While we often look at wildfires as being destructive, many wildfires are actually beneficial. Some wildfires burn the underbrush of a forest, which can prevent a larger fire that might result if the brush were allowed to accumulate for a long time. Wildfires can also benefit plant growth by...
OK, that's an exaggeration, and better suited to smaller volcanoes. But imagine 50 Krakataus or 1,000 Mount St. Helens erupting in a single location, blasting out as much ejecta in minutes as smaller volcanoes produce in years. As much as we might fear earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires and...
Only you can prevent wildfires, and here’s how! While at home or on camping trips, follow these important safety tips. Campfire Safety Enjoy your campfire while preventing wildfires. LEARN EACH STEP How to pick your campfire spot How to prepare your campfire pit How to build your camp...
Bill Tripp, whose great-grandmother taught him as a young child how to burn land on purpose to prevent large wildfires later. Credit: Bill Tripp Further Reading Read and listen toEzra David Romero’s reportingatCapital Public Radio. Learnhow Native American communities are addressing climate change...
"It's not the flames that actually cause your house to be consumed by fire, it's the embers that get carried during wildfires that do that." Fire Smart suggests people keep mulch at least 1.5 metres away from buildings. (Katerina...
1. When it is time to replace your roof, replace it with fire-resistant Class A roof material. 2. Block any spaces between your roof covering and sheathing (bird stops). 3. Install non-combustible corrosion resistant metal gutter covers on gutters to prevent the accumulation of leaves and ...
As wildfires become increasingly common and widespread, the threat of smoke on our bodies is a growing public health concern. While experts continue to study the long-term effects of wildfire smoke on our health, there are protective measures people can take to mitigate the impact, such as stay...
“Close all your windows, and if you’re able to and aware of how to do it safely, shut off the gas and power to your home,” he said. Closing doors, windows and vents will help prevent embers from blowing inside and catching the interior on fire, Torres said. Don’t wait — j...