Wildfire

A wildfire, forest fire, bushfire, wildland fire or rural fire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of combustible vegetation.

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Weekend Rain Poses Landslide Risk in Wildfire-Scarred Los Angeles

The Evolving (and Inexact) Science of Fleeing a Wildfire

'Weather Whiplash' Fueling LA's Wildfire Could Make It Costliest in History

Protected areas provide habitat for threatened lynx, but wildfire poses risks - EurekAlert

Wildfire surges in East, Southeast US fueled by new trees and shrubs

Shrubs can help or hinder a forest's recovery after wildfire

Wildfire Smoke Found to Harm Health Thousands of Miles Away

Wildfire retardant is laden with toxic metals, USC study finds

Can sensor technology stop a wildfire before it starts?

Number of trees that die years after wildfire likely bigger than thought, research shows

Coming through wildfire: UBCO professor's campus is a living lab - EurekAlert

Wildfire smoke is probably harming your brain: Studies have shown that smoke doesn’t just affect the lungs — it may also increase the risk of dementia, cognitive challenges or mental health issues.

Scientists use AI to predict a wildfire's next move

USC scientists use AI to predict a wildfire’s next move - EurekAlert

How to Save Your Home From a Wildfire

Wildfire smoke has a silver lining: It can help protect vulnerable tree seedlings - EurekAlert

Wildfire smoke has a silver lining: It can help protect vulnerable tree seedlings

Wildfire resilience initiative launches with $3.7 million in seed funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - EurekAlert

Wildfire smoke prematurely killed over 50,000 Californians in a decade – study