Scientists investigate what homes are best at keeping the smoke out and what we can do to keep our air cleaner.
How much wildfire smoke is infiltrating our homes?
Gauging Western wildfires
A new climate and fire model suggests that Western wildfires will intensify for roughly a decade before experiencing a gradual decline.
Can we fireproof our houses?
Michele Barbato is looking in unexpected places for ways to build affordable homes that can handle disaster, including wildfires.
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.
In the line of fire
Alum Adam Lowdermilk was a successful musician, but the tragic 2018 Camp Fire prompted a leap into firefighting.
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.
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's race to stay ahead of wildfires
UC San Diego matches increased fire danger with improved monitoring capability.
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.
A search engine tool for first responders
Real-time text, photo and video data could help first responders better allocate resources when disaster strikes.
Can our forests survive the next drought?
Researchers try to discover how many dry years plants can survive.
Wildfires in West have gotten bigger, more frequent and longer since the 1980s
Climate change is increasing forest fires, says UC Merced professor.