Vasya Tremsin, a (then) high school senior from the San Francisco Bay Area, came up with a crazy idea for a science fair ...

The hot-pink mix of water and chemicals, which is sprayed from planes to combat wildfires, is under renewed scrutiny.

Research indicates that fire weather conditions—those that promote the ignition and spread of fires—have become more frequent and severe globally due to climate change. This trend is expected ...

Wildfire smoke's toxic reach extends far beyond the flames, new research shows. Why it matters: The health impacts of ...

Wildfire smoke, long recognized as a health threat to the lungs and heart, may also pose significant risks to brain health, ...

The home ignites, becoming the fire’s fuel. Soon, it puts off radiant heat that can ignite the exterior of the home next door ...

A new study found that access to air-conditioning is a stronger predictor of emergency department visits related to PM2.5 ...

Paleoecologist Emily Lindsey on the wildfires that led to mass extinction during California’s Ice Age. Listen to The ...

UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) advances fire research knowledge and develops cutting edge, practical fire service education aimed at helping firefighters stay safe while more ...

Many families in California are full of grief and questions about what more they could have done to save their loved ones ...

The intermittent showers sweeping across parts of Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters ...