Just How Bad Is the Santa Barbara Wildfire?
As California enters its fifth year of severe drought, an ongoing wildfire in Santa Barbara County has prompted…
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The Santa Barbara Wildfire Continues to Grow
A wildfire in Santa Barbara, California, has more than tripled in size, growing from 1,200 acres on Thursday…
Are Wildfires Getting Worse?
Globally, no, but there are big regional variations—and climate change isn’t the necessarily the most important factor. By…
Ancient Soil Samples Link Fires to Climate Change
We're in for a hot one, a study of thousand-year-old charcoal deposits in northern Colorado suggests.
How Inmate Firefighting Compares to Other Prison Jobs
It's hard work and poorly paid, but at least it's a little more visible.
How to Convince Fire Departments to Let Small Wildfires Burn
Science shows that controlled, prescribed fires can help prevent larger, more destructive fires.
How the West’s Wildfires Look From Space
Some of the fires are creating enough heat to compete with major cities at night.
Smoke From Bigger, Hotter Wildfires Can Inflame Health Problems for Thousands of Miles
Wildfires may be harming the health of people who live hundreds or thousands of miles from the flames.
Watch Smoke From Wildfires in Alaska and Canada Circle the World
Unusually large wildfires can cause problems for everybody.
Smokey Can’t Save Us: Wildfires Are Out of Control
New research shows how rapidly fire dangers are rising in the American West. The results could help governments plan ahead for the flames.