Prescribed burns are widely recognized as an effective wildfire mitigation tool. Now, using satellite imagery, land ...

Initial location: Tulare County, Calif. The pile burning project, known as Merritt Vmp, was initiated 10:05 a.m. Feb. 6 in ...

The Gifford fire has scorched more than 30,000 acres in less than two days in Los Padres National Forest as firefighters ...

It’s hard enough to plan for a prescribed fire in a nature preserve: The wind needs to be just right. Detailed maps are drawn. Plants should be dry. But planning to burn at a preserve in the heart of ...

U.S. land managers have long known that they have a problem on their hands with overgrown forests and persistent drought.

The State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) was recently awarded a ...

A new prescribed burn, called Sac Valley Conservancy, was initiated 8:55 p.m. Jan. 6 in Sacramento County, California. The prescribed fire has been burning on private land for six months. Currently, ...

The last widespread fire in the area known as t Fireshed took place in 1880, according to Ellis Margolis of the U.S. Geological Survey. In order to improve the forest resiliency, Margolis said, that ...

"This is exactly why we do prescribed burns," said David Erickson, a forester for Cal Fire SLO, in the release. "They don't just help the environment and improve habitat - they can be the difference ...

As Australia and the world grapple with global warming and increased bushfire risks, University of South Australia ecologists ...

Fire departments in 10 states, including Colorado and California, are using AI-powered cameras to detect wildfires early. The system gives crews faster alerts and precise locations.