In many wildland areas, smoke can often be seen throughout the winter. More than likely, this is not due to uncontrolled wildfire, but rather prescribed fire, which are a fuels reduction…
Adam PrellJanuary 25, 2024
Defensible space is not just a safety measure, but a vital part of living in wildfire-prone areas. In this week's addition of RedZone's blog, we explore the importance of defensible…
Adam PrellJanuary 11, 2024
The National Interagency Fire Center published the wildfire outlook for the period of January 2024 through April 2024. This outlook is a synthesis of predictions from both Geographic Area Predictive Services…
Michael CoxJanuary 2, 2024
This year, the United States experienced an anomalously tranquil fire year 2023, reminiscent of the milder summers from past decades. This deviation from recent trends offered a brief respite from…
Adam PrellDecember 19, 2023
With the 2023 season wrapping up, the National Hurricane Center stated that the Atlantic hurricane season ties for the fourth-busiest on average. This year there were 19 named storms with…
Hannah JonesNovember 27, 2023
As we navigate the peak of the fall fire season in the Southeastern United States, a severe and expansive wildfire threat looms, driven by a complex interplay of factors. Severe…
Michael CoxNovember 20, 2023
Below are summaries from the National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook. The National Interagency Fire Center published the outlook for the period of November 2023 through February 2024. Additionally, the…
Hannah JonesNovember 2, 2023
Unfortunately for most, after a wildfire has passed is when the real work begins. The wildfire may not have impacted the home with direct flame impingement, but even from a…
Adam PrellOctober 23, 2023
In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day and the increase of prescribed burns being conducted it seem important to recognize the long history of using prescribed burns as a land management…
Riley SchmidtkeOctober 16, 2023
