When a wildfire results in damage to homes and other structures, there is often great public interest in knowing how the fire started. More often than not, the cause is not surprising:…
Adam PrellJanuary 22, 2017
What is Dead Fuel Moisture? A recent lack of significant rainfall has kept Southern California in extreme drought, which means there is increased potential for significant wildfire due to dangerous levels of…
Adam PrellDecember 19, 2016
Good communication is a key in any emergency situation. The ultimate goal is always to protect lives and property. Part of achieving that goal is keeping all audiences informed during…
Adam PrellDecember 15, 2016
Chimney Tops 2 Fire Update Tough questions were abundant at this morning’s press conference as word fell that a thirteenth victim has been identified in the aftermath of this week’s…
Adam PrellDecember 2, 2016
Sevier County Fires Summary High winds, prolonged drought, and multiple fire starts have Sevier County, Tennessee as the latest victim in this fall’s wildfire barrage on the Southern Appalachians. Two…
Adam PrellNovember 29, 2016
Fire Season Over for NorCal Since May 1st of this year, CAL FIRE (California’s state fire agency) has been in "fire season" mode. This designation denotes a state of higher alert…
Adam PrellNovember 26, 2016
New Zealand Earthquake Situation Residents in the North Canterbury region on the South Island of New Zealand were awakened by a major earthquake just after midnight on Monday morning (11/14).…
Adam PrellNovember 15, 2016
Every year, fire season comes to an end in the Western US as winter weather creeps in. The northern high elevation forests soak in autumn rains and significantly lower temperatures, and…
Adam PrellNovember 8, 2016
Loop Fire Recap This week marks the anniversary of another infamous fire disaster. Two winters of below average rainfall, fuel moistures at critical levels, and multiple months of Santa Ana events lead to…
Adam PrellNovember 4, 2016
