UC Berkeley |

How much wildfire smoke is infiltrating our homes?

Scientists investigate what homes are best at keeping the smoke out and what we can do to keep our air cleaner.

UC Santa Barbara |

Gauging Western wildfires

A new climate and fire model suggests that Western wildfires will intensify for roughly a decade before experiencing a gradual decline.

UC Davis |

Can we fireproof our houses?

Michele Barbato is looking in unexpected places for ways to build affordable homes that can handle disaster, including wildfires.

UC Newsroom |

Amid historic drought conditions and a looming wildfire season in California, UC convenes wildfire research symposium

Join UC experts on Friday, June 4, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, for a free symposium on wildfire research.

UC Santa Cruz |

In the line of fire

Alum Adam Lowdermilk was a successful musician, but the tragic 2018 Camp Fire prompted a leap into firefighting.

UC Santa Barbara via The Conversation |

Extreme wildfires can create their own dangerous weather, including fire tornadoes — here's how

Extreme wildfires can fuel tornadoes, creating erratic and dangerous conditions for firefighters.

UC Davis |

For firefighters, ‘twin’ paths led to UC Davis

The career paths of identical twins Cara Martinez and Meggie Elledge meet inside the UC Davis fire station.

UC San Diego |

UC's race to stay ahead of wildfires

UC San Diego matches increased fire danger with improved monitoring capability.

UC Office of the President |

UC scientists combat wildfires with lifesaving tools, solutions

While firefighters battle raging wildfires in Northern and Southern California, the University of California is finding lifesaving solutions to stem the growing threat of fire by harnessing cutting-edge technologies to meet the state’s frightening new reality.

UC Riverside |

A search engine tool for first responders

Real-time text, photo and video data could help first responders better allocate resources when disaster strikes.

UC Merced |

Can our forests survive the next drought?

Researchers try to discover how many dry years plants can survive.

UC Merced via The Conversation |

Wildfires in West have gotten bigger, more frequent and longer since the 1980s

Climate change is increasing forest fires, says UC Merced professor.