With NJ fire season ahead, state officials worry ongoing drought will increase risk
Since Sept. 1, state Forest Fire Service workers fought 884 fires that burned more than 4,945 acres, according to the ...
When Fires Rage, Millions Turn to Watch Duty. Meet the Guy Who Made It
Watch Duty proved indispensable during the recent LA wildfires. John Mills, the app’s creator, wants it to be the one place ...
2 million acres of land in California designated as ‘high’ or ‘very high’ fire danger areas
In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest hazard zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency ...
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Fewer forest fires happen today than in the past, ironically causes bigger issues
Modern forests burn less, but fuel buildup increases wildfire risk, making fires more intense and dangerous for forests and ...
California Wildfire Map: Update on Containment as New Fire Starts
All wildfires burning in Southern California were largely contained as of Thursday morning, even after a new fire ignited in ...
California Fire Map Update As Fig, Border 2, Hughes Blazes Rage
As of Friday morning, there are nine active wildfires burning in California and a red flag warning remains in place.
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California expands list of high-risk fire areas: Over 2.3M acres will face more stringent rules
REFLECTING INTENSIFYING WILDFIRES and updated science, new state maps designate more than 2.3 million acres of local land in ...
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Mapmaking in the mind: How the brain builds mental maps of the world
Researchers have systematically detailed, step by step, how cognitive maps form in the brain's hippocampus -- a region responsible for learning and memory.