Fires
The Houston Area Has Had Two Chemical Plant Fires in Two Weeks. Why Do They Keep Happening?
Frequent chemical fires in the Houston area signal larger deficiencies in oversight of the chemical industry at both the state and federal levels.
Viewfinder: Bonfire Night in England
Revelers parade through the streets of Lewes in East Sussex, southern England, on November 5th, 2018, during traditional Bonfire Night celebrations.
The Five Largest Wildfires Burning in California Right Now
Fires have already scorched nearly 300,000 acres in the state this year.
Viewfinder: Smoke Blankets Southern California as Fires Continue to Burn
A plume of smoke is seen from Ojai, California, as the Thomas Fire grows and advances toward seaside communities on December 10th, 2017, near Carpinteria, California.
The Teen Accused of Starting the Oregon Fire Has Rekindled the Debate Over Trying Juveniles as Adults
Investigators say the Eagle Creek Fire was likely started by a boy's misuse of fireworks. Now Oregonians are calling for criminal charges.
Viewfinder: Fighting Fires in France
Firefighters use a hose to spray water as they fight against a fire in Castagniers, France, on July 17th, 2017.
Searching for Signs That a Fire Is About Blow Up
Researchers detect "critical slowing down" as fires explode in the lab.