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Despite a spate of devastating fires, electric vehicles are no more dangerous to transport than petrol-powered cars. Vessel owners and operators just need different methods to address the problem ...

Multiple fires broke out across San Diego County this week, prompting investigators to begin the meticulous process of determining their causes.

LYNN, Mass. — Fire crews battled a two-alarm fire at a Lynn, Massachusetts, home Sunday afternoon. The fire broke out early Sunday afternoon at 41 Bulfinch Street in Lynn.

Cal Fire has suspended burn permits in Sacramento and nearby areas due to wildfire dangers. Fires in Bradshaw and Sheridan burned over 100 acres over the weekend.

In Bothaville, Free State, Daily Maverick photographer Felix Dlangamandla captures farm workers gleaning mielies to survive, others setting controlled veld fires to renew the land for the next season.

Fire departments in 10 states, including Colorado and California, are using AI-powered cameras to detect wildfires early. The system gives crews faster alerts and precise locations.

Setting fires, for safety’s sake Prescribed blazes designed to prevent future wildfires and strengthen emergency readiness ...

Several months after fires tore through Pacific Palisades and Altadena, rent near burn areas is rising faster than elsewhere in Los Angeles County, according to an L.A. Times analysis of Zillow data.

According to the Environmental Management Agency (Ema), many veld fires are caused by human activities, which include land clearing and hunting, among others.