New Research Links Wildfire Retardants to Dangerous Heavy Metal PollutionWildfire retardants, crucial to firefighting, are linked to heavy metal pollution posing health risks, sparking discussions about their future use.
Why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled California's deadly firesThe L.A. water supply system is inadequate for large-scale wildfires, revealing vulnerabilities in infrastructure.
Epic blazes threaten Arctic permafrost. Can fire-fighters save it?Climate change is increasing fires in high-latitude boreal forests, releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide and impacting global warming goals.