The intent of this article is to "tune-up" your understanding of wildland fire behavior. Understanding fire behavior allows for the correct selection of strategy and tactics. Similar to structural ...

Playing with fire, it's *** new way to fight it. Fire management agencies are relying more on simulation programs to better understand fire behavior. Meteorologist Ophelia Young sits through *** ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - While it is difficult to find any kind of silver lining to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, scientists can use data being collected now to help anticipate and better ...

Recent advancements in the study of fire dynamics and compartment fire behaviour have deepened our understanding of how fires develop, propagate and interact with their surroundings. This field ...

On August 5, 1949,13 smokejumpers lost their lives responding to a fire that at first glance appeared manageable. The tragedy shook the wildland fire community and sparked a nationwide research effort ...