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UC San Diego Engineers Send Soil Into Outer Space To Tackle Mudslides On Earth
- Nov. 13
- By Shalina Chatlani
UC San Diego scientists will send soil samples to the International Space Station in 18 months to study the effects of gravity on mud composition.
People Affected By Wildfires Granted New Extension On Tax Returns, Payments
- Nov. 5
- By City News Service
Taxpayers in areas that were declared disaster areas by Gov. Gavin Newsom are granted an extension until Jan. 15 to file California tax returns on 2019 income and make any tax payments that would have been due between Sept. 4 and Jan. 15.
As Western Fires Burn, Focus Narrows On Forest Management. But It’s Easier Said Than Done
- Nov. 2
- Ron Dungan / KJZZ
At the time, the Rodeo-Chediski Fire was the largest wildfire in Arizona's history. Almost two decades later, those involved in responding to the Rodeo-Chediski say they’re still learning what it will take to get ahead of wildfires, and the effects they have on headwater forests.
The Politics Of Climate Change Largely Set Aside In Pandemic Year
- Nov. 2
- By Erik Anderson
A warming climate was a key talking point for national political candidates last year, but then the pandemic happened.
In Grasslands Plagued By Invasives And Drought, Wildfires Fuel Calls For New Solutions
- Oct. 30
- Luke Runyon/KUNC
Fires on grasslands and rangelands may not capture as much coverage but can be just as landscape-altering as forest fires. Plus, they can spread more rapidly, and in some cases, cause more damage than fires in forested areas.
Evacuation Orders Lifted In 2 Orange County Wind-Driven Blazes
- Oct. 29
- By Associated Press
Evacuation orders have been lifted for the last of some 130,000 Californians forced from their homes by two wind-driven wildfires. The Silverado Fire was 40% contained near Irvine, south of Los Angeles. Just to the north, the Blue Ridge Fire near Yorba Linda was 30% contained.
Evacuation Orders Lifted For Many Californians Who Fled Fire
- Oct. 28
- Christopher Weber and Amy Taxin / Associated Press
Thousands of Californians have been allowed to return to their homes as calmer winds helped firefighters beat back two wind-driven wildfires that had spurred widespread evacuations.
How Power Shutoffs Prevent California Wildfires
- Oct. 28
- Robert Jablon / Associated Press
California’s largest utilities have repeatedly staged power shutoffs this year to prevent their equipment from sparking wildfires during one of the worst fire seasons on record.
For The West’s Drinking Water, Wildfire Concerns Linger Long After Smoke Clears
- Oct. 28
- Luke Runyon / KUNC
For many communities in the West, the water that flows out of kitchen faucets and bathroom showerheads starts high up in the mountains. This summer’s record-breaking wildfires have reduced some of those headwater forests to burnt trees and heaps of ash.
Dry, Gusty Santa Ana Conditions Raise Wildfire Risks In San Diego Area
- Oct. 27
- By City News Service
Dry, gusty Santa Ana winds swept through the San Diego area for a second day Tuesday, raising the risk of wildfires in the mountains and inland valleys and prompting precautionary power shutoffs.
Wind A Major Risk As Orange County Fires Drive Thousands From Their Homes
- Oct. 27
- By Associated Press
Crews tried to beat back two out-of-control wildfires in Southern California on Tuesday that have kept tens of thousands of people out of their home.
100,000 In Orange County To Evacuate As Blaze Grows
- Oct. 26
- Christopher Weber and Olga R. Rodriguez / Associated Press
Fast-moving wildfires have forced evacuations for more than 100,000 people in Orange County and seriously injured two firefighters.
Big Power Shutoffs In California As Winds Boost Fire Danger
- Oct. 26
- By Associated Press
Large swaths of California were had no electricity on Monday as utilities sought to prevent the chance of their equipment sparking wildfires as the state is buffeted by powerful winds and dry weather conditions.
In Yellowstone, America’s 'First Water Park,' Decades-Old Blaze Marked Start Of Megafire Era
- Oct. 26
- Robyn Vincent / KHOL
The wildfires ushered in a chapter of massive, frequent blazes as well as a new understanding of the ecological process.
Homeowners Who Avoid Wildfire Damage Can Find Themselves In New Flood Zone
- Oct. 26
- Alex Hager / Aspen Public Radio
Major wildfires have burned through the Western U.S. in 2020, breaking records for their scale and damage. Even after firefighters calm the immediate effects, those who live nearby face a serious increase in the threat of flooding.
Give now!Tweets from the community
Tweets about "#TomohawkFire, OR #PoinsettiaFire, OR #BernardoFire, OR #HighwayFire, OR #LakesideFire, OR #ScrippsRanchFire OR #sdfires OR #SanMarcos OR #SanMarcosFire OR #WashingtoniaFire near:"San Diego, CA" within:50mi"Above: Tweets from San Diegans about the May 2014 fires