fire prevention
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Here Are the 5 Major Regions Literally on Fire Right Now
Geologists have debated whether to call this era the anthropocene, a geological period where humans are the dominant force reshaping the planet rather than natural processes.
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Study Finds Lung Damage in Firefighters Years After a Major Wildfire
Recent research from Canada seems to show that wildfires can continue to hurt the lungs of firefighters for years after they’ve burnt out. The study found that first responders who combated the Fort McMurray wildfire in 2016 were more likely to experience chronic lung ailments like asthma in the years after than the general public,…
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California Wildfires Are So Intense, They’re Sparking Firenadoes
As brutal heat continues to scorch the West, it is sparking wildfires that are burning through hundreds of thousands of acres of land. In California, this year’s wildfires are outpacing the damage caused by last year’s record-setting fire season.
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Siberia Is on Fire — and It’s Only May
It looks like wildfires in Siberia are starting up again — and some fires that never went out after last summer are starting to poke their heads out of the snow. Very normal and cool!