Tag: wildfire

New Technology Could Help Combat Wildfires

With the threat of wildfires on the rise in California, firefighters are overhauling basic firefighting equipment to get ahead. Sam Wu, Project Leader with the San Dimas Technology and Development Center, told KPCC Southern California Public Radio that his team is working to make sure firefighters have the most up-to-date

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Dead Trees Increase the Local Wildfire Threat

Dead Trees Increase the Local Wildfire Threat

Millions of dead trees increase wildfire risk to property Drought, extreme heat and tens of millions of dead trees could create a destructive wildfire season in California. There are at least 66 million dead trees in six counties across California, according to the U.S. National Forest Service, caused by years

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With more wildfires scorching California, are you ready?

Wildfire season in California is not limited to late summer and early fall anymore. The Golden State is turning brown in the midst of one of the most severe droughts on record.  From January 1 through the end of July, California firefighters have responded to nearly 3,900 blazes, which is

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Mop-up starts on San Diego County fires as weather cools

As seen on LATimes: Firefighters began mop-up operations Saturday on the Cocos fire in San Marcos that destroyed up to 12 homes this week and numerous buildings at a spiritual retreat center, Cal Fire officials said. Even as it fought several large blazes in San Diego County, Cal Fire was

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