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Wildfire Smoke Poisoning: Do You Know The Warning Signs?

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Even though the severe heatwave has passed in the Pacific Northwest, fires caused by the dry weather continue to burn. There are currently at least 67 fires burning in the Northern USA alone, one of which has already destroyed 200,000 acres of land. Related: Smoke Can Be Seen From Space From 220+ Wildfires Burning Across the PNW It’s not only the wildfires […]

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Hannah | July 15, 2021
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What is the Wildland Urban Interface and Why is it Important?

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The wildland urban interface (WUI) is where human-made structures are built adjacent to forests or other areas prone to wildfires. When you first think about where these areas are, you may expect them to only occur in rural areas. However, many WUI zones are in much more urban areas, as the name might suggest. These zones are crucial to defending […]

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Alex Camerino | October 16, 2020
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Wildfire Season is in Full Swing in Canada | “This Fight is Going to be a Tough One” Claims Minister

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Forest fire season in Canada is already in full swing, with multiple communities under evacuation orders and thick smoke covering parts of Alberta, BC, and northern Ontario, reports CBC. In northern Alberta, tinder-dry conditions and intense heat have led to an explosive growth in wildfires, forcing about 10,000 people from their homes. Trout Lake, AB, a community about 190-miles northeast of […]

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Firebrains | June 4, 2019
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Forest Fires Are Causing Snow to Melt Earlier in the Season, Study Shows

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Forest fires are causing snow to melt earlier in the season, a trend occurring across the western U.S. that may affect water supplies and trigger even more fires, according to a new study by a team of researchers at Portland State University, the Desert Research Institute, and the University of Nevada, Reno. It’s a cycle that will only be exacerbated […]

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Firebrains | May 31, 2019
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