Earlier this month, the investor group that owns the 747 Supertanker decided it will cease operations. The normally referred to, 'air tanker' is capable of dropping 19,200 gallons of retardant.…
Hannah JonesAugust 21, 2024
If you live in an area prone to wildfires, one phrase you always listen for is "the fire is (x) percent contained." A 95% contained fire sounds a lot less…
Adam PrellJune 6, 2024
MODIS has aided firefighters by providing daytime visible imagery and night-time information on active fires. It also has helped explain fire behavior. A recent study from the US Forest Service…
Hannah JonesMay 14, 2024
It may seem contradictory, but the recent drought-quenching rains seen across much of the west may actually lead to more fine fuels and higher potential for wildfires. Thus far, 2024…
Michael CoxMarch 21, 2024
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
Three common questions asked during an active wildfire are, "Where is the fire? How large is the fire? And what direction is the fire moving?" In previous posts, we talked…
Riley SchmidtkeJuly 13, 2023
Twitter is a vital tool for gathering intelligence and for raising awareness about natural disasters, especially during wildfire season. The tweets from local residents and dedicated individuals monitoring scanners and…
Michael CoxNovember 22, 2022
Fall Means Santa Ana Winds Annually, the onset of the fall and winter seasons brings the highest chance for Southern California’s famed Santa Ana winds. Historically, the worst fires in…
Adam PrellNovember 16, 2022
In wildfire-prone states, we are used to identifying telltale signs of fire weather: hot, dry, and windy conditions. However, are you ever confused by smoke in the sky, while the…
Hannah JonesNovember 10, 2022
