Fire Ecology

Explore our detailed wildfire facts content with topics ranging from carbon sequestration, the impact of drought on wildfires and more.

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Fire Ecology

The Impact of Drought on Wildfire Risk

Aug 8, 2023

Delve into the profound impacts of drought on wildfire risk, and how our overall outlook is changing as a result of climate change with expert guidance from the WFCA.

Fire Ecology

What is the Relationship Between Deforestation and Forest Fires?

Jan 31, 2023

What is the relationship between deforestation and forest fires? Explore this question with expert guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).

Fire Ecology

How Does Humidity Affect a Fire?

Nov 8, 2022

Discover how relative humidity (RH) affects a fire, and why it is very important for taming a fire with expert guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).

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Fire Ecology

How Does Wildfire Smoke Impact the Environment?

Sep 6, 2022

Discover the effects wildfire smoke can have on plants, animals, and the environment with expert guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).

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Fire Ecology

Are Wildfires Good for the Environment?

Aug 3, 2022

Find out whether wildfires are good for the environment, natural causes of forest fires and more from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).

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Fire Ecology

Effects of Wildfires on the Environment

Jul 18, 2022

Explore both the positive and negative effects of wildfires on the environment with expert knowledge from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).

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Wildfires and Climate Change

Jul 18, 2022

Explore the details of how wildfires and climate change are heavily intertwined with guidance and resources from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).

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