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Bar-Ilan University Researchers Develop AI Model to Predict Lightning-Induced Wildfires with Unprecedented Accuracy

Bar-Ilan University — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:10:36 EST

A groundbreaking new artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by Israeli researchers promises to revolutionize wildfire prediction, with a particular focus on lightning-induced blazes that are growing increasingly common due to climate change.

Secuelas de los Incendios Forestales: Como Ayudar a los Ninos

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:55:04 EST

El humo se ha disipado, pero los ninos afectados por los incendios forestales de enero en Los Angeles todavia pueden estar procesando su dolor.

Wildfires Aftermath: How Can Parents Help Children Process Grief and Move Forward?

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:50:05 EST

The smoke has cleared, but children affected by Los Angeles' January wildfires may still be processing their grief. Parents can help by keeping lines of communication open and helping children, tweens and teens feel a sense of control, said Rebecca Hedrick, MD, a Cedars-Sinai child and adolescent psychiatrist.

Fighting Fire with Science: UAH and NASA Forge Groundbreaking Fire Management Collaboration in South Alabama

University of Alabama Huntsville — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:45:06 EST

Researchers from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, have partnered with the Alabama Forestry Commission and NASA's FireSense initiative to study prescribed burns in the Geneva State Forest in South Alabama.

Weather Emergencies Affect Older Adults' Views on Climate and Health

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:00 EST

Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, a new poll finds. And living through such an event appears to make a big difference in how they view the potential impact of climate change on their health and that of future generations.

Smoke and Fire: FSU Scientists Investigate Atmospheric Interactions in Wildfires with National Science Foundation Funding

Florida State University — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:30:24 EST

Florida State University researchers will use new funding from the National Science Foundation to investigate mechanisms that drive wildfire spread.

New ACS Led Study Finds Wildfires Pose Challenges to Cancer Care

American Cancer Society (ACS) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:00:00 EST

A new national study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers finds patients whose facility was impacted by a wildfire disaster during recovery from lung cancer surgery had longer length of stay than similar patients treated at the same facility, but at times when no disaster occurred.

New Computer Model Can Predict the Length of a Household's Displacement in Any U.S. Community After a Disaster

Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:10:00 EST

In a new study published by Risk Analysis uses recent, disaster-related data from the Household Pulse Survey (HPS) to train a computer model to predict the length of household displacement and return outcomes after a disaster. The study is the first to use state-by-state data from the U.S. Census Bureau to quantify the contribution of different factors (including household size, tenure status, educational attainment, and income per household member) on household displacement and return.

Beyond the Burn: Harvesting Dead Wood to Reduce Wildfires and Store Carbon

Florida Atlantic University — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:30:23 EST

A century of fire suppression, climate change, and drought has worsened wildfires in the Western U.S. While prescribed burns help reduce fuel, a "fire deficit" increases wildfire risks, with significant health and environmental impacts. Deforestation and pests further limit carbon storage. Emulating Indigenous practices, a new study shows that combining physical harvesting of dead wood with thinning reduces wildfire risks, lowers carbon emissions, and boosts carbon storage through products like biochar.

UIowa Researcher Studies Why So Many Homeowners Turn Down Low Interest Loans to Help Recover From Fires, Floods, and Other Natural Disasters.

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:53 EST

Wildfires in California and floods in the Southeast have damaged thousands of homes in recent months, with many homeowners eligible for low-interest loans from the federal government to help repair damage and get back on their feet.

Air Quality After Wildfires: How to Safeguard Kids Long Term

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:30:03 EST

Schools and families are seeking reliable advice on how to protect kids from the poor air quality resulting from the wildfires that devastated swathes of Los Angeles.

After the Flames: Expert Explains Why Heavy Rain Brings a New Disaster Risk

Virginia Tech — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:10:14 EST

Heavy rain might seem like a welcome relief after a blazing wildfire, but scorched earth is susceptible to mudslides. Wildfire destroys vegetation like trees and shrubs, whose roots fortify soil and protect against these dangerous, natural events. Alba Yerro-Colom, assistant professor in the Virginia Tech College of Engineering, researches how vegetation and rainfall can predict and prevent mudslides.

What to Say--and What Not to Say--to Kids Experiencing Loss

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:00:54 EST

It can be difficult to know what to say to those experiencing a crisis, and whether what you say is helping the person cope--but there's no need to wing it.

Wildland Fires Are Unpredictable. NASA's Spaceborne Lidar Is Helping Reduce That Uncertainty

Northern Arizona University — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:20:05 EST

Researchers and land managers have long known that reducing the amount of forest fuel helps reduce wildfire severity. But not all fuel is created equal, and the vertical location of that fuel may matter more than the sheer amount, especially when weather conditions are hot, dry and windy. Recent research from NAU, using data collected from NASA spaceborne lidar, shows that large-scale maps of ladder fuels can help predict areas at greatest risk from wildfires and suggests that a focus on reducing ladder fuels may be the most direct means to reduce wildfire severity.

New Device Uses Electrically Assisted Wind to Fight Fires

Ohio State University — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:30:36 EST

Researchers have developed a new portable tool that could improve how firefighters douse fires, making the process more efficient and far less risky.

Wildfire Smoke Can Carry Toxins Hundreds of Kilometres, Depositing Grime on Urban Structures, Surfaces: Research

McMaster University — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:40:02 EST

Researchers have shown that plumes of wildfire smoke can carry contaminants hundreds of kilometres, leaving a toxic and lingering footprint which has the potential to be re-released into the environment.

Architect: Here's How to Build Homes in Fire-Prone Areas

New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:45:39 EST

New York Institute of Technology expert offers building and design mitigation strategies for high-risk areas in California and beyond.

UC Irvine-Led Study Notes Need for Better Wildfire Readiness in Eastern Coachella Valley

University of California, Irvine — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:30:48 EST

A study led by the University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health highlights the need for improved wildfire preparedness tailored to disadvantaged communities in unincorporated areas of the Eastern Coachella Valley and identifies effective ways to bridge critical communication gaps.

Architect: Here's How to Build in Fire-Prone Areas

New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:05:36 EST

GW Report on Wildfire Resilience: Unprecedented LA Wildfires Highlight Urgency of New Resilience Framework

George Washington University — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:30:42 EST

Fueled by extreme winds, dry conditions, and the mounting effects of climate change, wildfires have left behind devastation in communities across Los Angeles. ...