Tag: Fire containment
Western U.S. Struggles to Contain Full Tilt Wildfires, Stretching Resources
Fires are raging out of control in the western United States, stretching resources and posing a serious threat to communities in the region. The Park fire near Chico, California, has become the largest wildfire...
The Naming Process of Wildfires: A Closer Look
During a devastating wildfire like the Camp fire in 2018, you might wonder how wildfires actually get their names. The naming process of wildfires is not as scientific as you might think. In fact,...
Understanding the California Wildfires: Important Information and Updates
Californians are once again facing the threat of deadly wildfires as the state has already experienced over 3,500 wildfires this year. The peak of the fire season is yet to come, and with high...
California Wildfires: 1,000 Lightning Strikes Cause Widespread Damage in California
Wildfires have been raging in California after more than 1,000 lightning strikes ignited fires near Fresno, burning over 10,000 acres of land and putting over 700 homes at risk. The fires, known as the...
Wildfires in New Mexico: Evacuations Ordered as Two Blazes Rage
Two wildfires have been causing chaos in Southern New Mexico, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents. The fires, named the South Fork fire and the Salt Fire, started on Monday and continue...