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Fires pose growing worldwide threat to wildland-urban interface

Fires that blaze through the wildland-urban interface (WUI) are becoming more common around the globe, a trend that is likely to continue for at least the next two decades, new research finds. read more

CSFD crews begin wildland drill training

Firetrucks and crews will be visible throughout the month of April in the Skyway neighborhood. However, sirens will not be activated as this is not for an emergency, but rather a drill to prepare for ... read more

U.S. homeowners are moving to climate-vulnerable areas, including Harris County and surrounding counties

Harris County among highest risk for hurricanes according to FEMA. Galveston County, Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County are among others ... read more

Deputies search for missing man believed to be potentially violent, Sheriff's Office says

"Martin was last seen wearing a red hat, black shirt and dark pants, according to deputies.Deputies believe he could be driving a blue 2013 Ford F-150 with South Carolina license plate WUI-510 ... read more

TimberTech® Sets New Industry Standard with Top-Rated Fire Resistance for Composite Decking; Best Choice for Fire Zones

The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE: AZEK) ("AZEK" or the "Company"), the industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including ... read more

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez Releases First Phase Objective, Science-Based Facts Related to The Maui Fire Investigation

Phase One report and fact-based timeline documents how the Lahaina fire unfolded, including events that occurred prior to, during and immediately following the fire’s ignitionHONOLULU, April 17, 2024 ... read more

Firewise Part III: Fuels, what is Prescott doing to protect community?

Last time I covered how you can help improve your property’s safety using Firewise techniques. In this article, I want to share how the City of Prescott is working toward that same goal of protecting ... read more

Crime and Public Safety

“With the increase in domestic terror-related incidents, Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fire threats and open space and creek trail use, accessibility and mobility for first responders to and from ... read more

Research reveals global wildfire risk trends in wildland–urban interface areas

These consequences include severe air pollution and soaring firefighting costs. Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) areas, which are transition zones between wilderness and human-developed land ... read more

Examples of Interface WUI (IMAGE)

Examples of Interface WUI (left; Birdsboro, Philadelphia) and Intermix WUI (right; Placerville, California). Data source from Google Earth imagery. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ... read more

Kaslo residents gather for FireSmart and Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan open house

On the evening of Wednesday, April 3, about 20 Kaslo residents gathered for an open house on the Kaslo FireSmart Program and the Kaslo & Area D Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP). Presenters ... read more