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How Sydney Residents Prevent Bush Fires
Controlled-Burns help to avoid the risks of Bush Fires in the arid areas of New South Wales, Australia. See how this is achieved.
The Causes of Forest Fires
The majority of forest fires could be avoided by one easy solution that lies within the grasp of most people, and that is the simple application of common sense.
How to Save a Home from Wildfire
Watching the fire advance can leave homeowners with a sense of helplessness. But homeowners can take steps that may save their home without risking their lives.
How to Survive When Trapped by a Forest Fire
Wildfire is quick, hard to predict and deadly. But knowing a little about how a forest fire behaves just might allow a trapped outdoor enthusiast to survive.
Spotting Fires in California
California wildfires occur every year. In the Angeles National Forest there is a group of volunteers who often spot the fires before they become dangerous.
North American Wildfires – Causes and Prevention
With recurring wildfires in California, Florida, and Western Canada killing miles of forest, questions surrounding their causation inevitably emerge. Are humans to blame?
The Most Threatening of all California Wildfires
A California fire located in Angeles National Forest has spread out of control.
Climate Change Cause of 2009 Victorian Bushfires
A study by a non-partisan environment group The Climate Institute has stated the cause of the 2009 deadly bushfires in Victoria, Australia were due to climate change.
Wildfires and Climate Change
The process of global warming and the destructive nature of wildfires have created a deadly cycle in which one constantly contributes to the other.