A team of researchers say they want to look at what exposure to toxins from thousands of burned structures does to people ...

Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a novel portable tool for safer and more efficient fire suppression.

A group of South Korean researchers has developed an intelligent fire detection technology that drastically reduces the false alarm incidents, which go off in the absence of a real fire, and is on the ...

Toxics in the air from urban wildfires may include dioxins, asbestos, and lead. But testing, until recently, for these air ...

Residents describe experiences of sore throats and other symptoms. The energy storage industry insists that this incident is ...

Urban wildfires like LA’s make harmful chemicals from burning plastics and electronics that can make indoor air dangerous for months.

Understand the importance of quickly containing hazardous waste to prevent pollution and the meticulous steps taken to ensure ...

Even if you don't live in an area where wildfires are typical, it's important to know how to protect your health.

As hazardous chemicals pollute the air after devastating wildfires, officials call for increased monitoring to protect ...

In extreme conditions, no amount of brush clearance can guarantee protection. Indeed, too much clearing can in fact leave ...

Dr. Barbara Ferrer said residents should assess their homes for soot, ash and smoke contamination before settling back in.