Increasing heat is driving off clouds that dampen California wildfires

A new study from Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University shows that morning cloud cover along coastal areas of the Golden State are becoming increasingly rare as rising heat dissipates them earlier in the day than used to be the case, elevating the wildfire danger.

Increasing heat is driving off clouds that dampen California wildfires

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“Flying Boxcar” at March Field Air Museum, June 9th

March Field Air Museum, in Southern California's Riverside County, announced that visitors will get a tour of a Fairchild C-119 "Flying Boxcar" which served out its final years as a Montana air-tanker at the the sixth installment of “Up-Close Aircraft Days” on Saturday, June 19.

“Flying Boxcar” at March Field Air Museum, June 9th

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The Snow Drought In California Is Fueling Wildfires, Floods, & Mudslides

The Golden State faces another bad fire season after winter storms dumped less than half the usual amount of precipitation in the Sierra Nevada Mountains this year.

The Snow Drought In California Is Fueling Wildfires, Floods, & Mudslides

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West, Midwest Prepare For Wildfire Season

A National Public Radio segment included observations about the upcoming wildfire season in the West and Midwest from fire officials who will have to deal with the blazes this summer.

West, Midwest Prepare For Wildfire Season

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Bad plants and wildfires are wrecking land in the US West

The Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies published a 58-page report which stated that invasive plants have spread to nearly 160,000 square miles of public and private lands in the West, exacerbating the danger of mega-fires.

Bad plants and wildfires are wrecking land in the US West

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DOI unveils first ever $17M contract option for UAS providers

The Department of the Interior has awarded a first-of-its-kind Call When Needed contract to four U.S. companies for small-unmanned aircraft systems services to support wildland fire operations, search and rescue, emergency management and other resource missions in the Contiguous 48 States and Alaska.

DOI unveils first ever $17M contract option for UAS providers

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Firefighters and Fire Chiefs rally to protect communities and fight for expanded mutual aid funding

Representatives from multiple fire-related organizations called on the California Legislature and Governor to increase funding to protect communities from the rising threats of natural disasters, including wildfires, statewide.

Firefighters and Fire Chiefs rally to protect communities and fight for expanded mutual aid funding

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Judge orders Eagle Creek fire starter to pay over $36M, acknowledges teen can't pay full sum

A Hood River County Circuit Judge awarded restitution totaling about $36,618,330 to Eagle Creek wildfire survivors, the U.S. Forest Service and Oregon Department of Transportation on Monday.

Judge orders Eagle Creek fire starter to pay over $36M, acknowledges teen can't pay full sum

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Body camera video shows terrifying evacuations during North Bay wildfires

Santa Rosa Police Department video from body cams shows the panic during evacuations the night the North Bay wildfires roared into town last October.

Body camera video shows terrifying evacuations during North Bay wildfires

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Heightened wildfire danger to threaten hikers, tourists in southwestern US through the weekend

Hot, dry weather and increased tourist activity in the southwestern United States has increased the threat for wildfires through this weekend.

Heightened wildfire danger to threaten hikers, tourists in southwestern US through the weekend

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Back-country firefighters get high-tech help

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors accepted $164,500 in grants Tuesday that will fund the installation of 70 mobile data computers on CAL FIRE back-country firefighting rigs to improve first-responder communications and awareness during wildfires and other natural disasters.

Back-country firefighters get high-tech help

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Winds fan wildfires throughout the state

After a dry, windy weekend exacerbated wildfires burning around the Grand Canyon State over the weekend, firefighters were beginning to gain the upper hand on the three biggest blazes.

Winds fan wildfires throughout the state

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Cal Fire Air Attack Gearing up for Fire Season

A video segment looks at preparations for wildfire season being completed at CAL FIRE's Chico Air Attack Base.

Cal Fire Air Attack Gearing up for Fire Season

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Drones, mountain cameras, wildfire simulators: OC's latest tech for fighting fires

Southern California Public Radio provided a look at some the latest technology being used to fight wildfires in Southern California's Orange County and beyond.

Drones, mountain cameras, wildfire simulators: OC's latest tech for fighting fires

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Mallard Fire in Armstrong is estimated at 10,000 acres with 10% containment

Texas A&M Forest Service provided an update on several wildfires which span multiple counties as the fire season begins to ramp up in the Lone Star State.

Mallard Fire in Armstrong is estimated at 10,000 acres with 10% containment

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The Sundowner Experiment: UCSB geographers learn more about gusts that fuel wildfires in Santa Barbara area

A researcher at the University of California Santa Barbara's Department of Geography, and the principal investigator on a National Science Foundation project called “Understanding Extreme Fire Weather Hazards and Improving Resilience in Coastal Santa Barbara, California,” discussed the problem of sundowner winds.

The Sundowner Experiment: UCSB geographers learn more about gusts that fuel wildfires in Santa Barbara area

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Wildfire Awareness Week encourages residents to be proactive

In a year in which 950 wildfires have burned over 5,800 acres, the governor and CAL FIRE officials reminded homeowners of the need to prepare their homes to withstand wildfires.

Wildfire Awareness Week encourages residents to be proactive

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Risk for wildfire development, spread to increase again this week in southwestern US

The intense, summer-like heat and abnormally dry conditions that have been plaguing the Southwest will be hanging around this week, elevating the wildfire danger across the region.

Risk for wildfire development, spread to increase again this week in southwestern US

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Wealthy's use of private firefighters ignites debate in wildfire country

NBC News delved into the controversial practice of insurance companies using their own wildland firefighters to perform structure protection of policyholders' homes during wildfires.

Wealthy's use of private firefighters ignites debate in wildfire country

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UA researchers: Wildfires in Western states likely to keep getting bigger

Researchers at the University of Arizona warned that they expect significant growth in the amount of area burned annually by wildfires across western North America in the coming decades.

UA researchers: Wildfires in Western states likely to keep getting bigger

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Northern California Seasonal Wildfire Outlook Above Normal Large Fire Potential June through August

North Ops in Redding published its wildfire outlook for the fire season, noting that May-August will be warmer and drier than normal, which, along with lightning storms that visit the western areas during that time, could elevate the fire danger.

Northern California Seasonal Wildfire Outlook Above Normal Large Fire Potential June through August

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May is Wildfire Awareness Month - time to prepare

In the wake of last year’s serious wildfire season, the governors of Oregon and nine other Western states are proclaiming May 2018 as Wildfire Awareness Month, encouraging all citizens to “take steps to better prepare their home and communities for wildfires and work toward becoming a fire-adapted community."

May is Wildfire Awareness Month - time to prepare

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