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USC study links heavy metal contamination to wildfire fire retardants

Potential environmental impacts of heavy metals in fire retardants A recent study conducted by the University of Southern California highlights the presence of heavy metals in fire retardants used in wildfire management, as reported by LA IST. The study identifies heavy metals, including chromium, cadmium, and vanadium, in widely used fire retardants such as Phos-Chek […]

Firefighters in Orange County receive new aerial support for wildfire response

Orange County firefighters gain second HeloPod for quick helicopter water refills Firefighters in Orange County, California, now have an additional aerial resource to support their wildfire response efforts. The new Tivoli HeloPod, a stationary water refill station for firefighting helicopters, was officially launched on Monday in Aliso Viejo. This HeloPod, a second installation in Orange […]

NASA awards contract to Spire and OroraTech for U.S. wildfire detection system

Spire and OroraTech awarded NASA study contract for wildfire monitoring As reported by OroraTech, Spire Global, Inc., a provider of space-based data and analytics, has been awarded a concept study contract by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This contract supports the development of an advanced, space-based wildfire detection and monitoring system. Spire will collaborate with OroraTech […]

Connecticut wildfires surge due to dry weather, DEEP and local agencies respond statewide

Connecticut wildfires prompt coordinated state response The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), alongside local fire departments and out-of-state resources, has been managing several wildfires across Connecticut, including in Berlin, Canaan, Vernon, and Weston. The fires, driven by dry conditions and an accumulation of fallen leaves, pose increased challenges for firefighting efforts. As […]

Wawanesa Insurance announces $150,000 in community wildfire prevention grants

Wawanesa Insurance launches 2024 wildfire prevention grants for Canadian communities Wawanesa Insurance has announced it will offer $150,000 in Community Wildfire Prevention Grants to help Canadian communities mitigate the threat of wildfires. The initiative is being conducted in partnership with FireSmart Canada and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR), with a grant application deadline […]

Atlantic Wildfire Centre announced to enhance fire management in Newfoundland and Labrador

New Atlantic Wildfire Centre to be established in central Newfoundland As reported by the Executive Council, Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Newfoundland and Labrador is moving forward with plans to establish an Atlantic Wildfire Centre in central Newfoundland. This initiative, part of a broader $32 million cost-shared investment with Natural Resources Canada through […]

Oklahoma State University team addresses wildfire risks tied to electrical power lines

Research focuses on wildfire risks from electrical faults As reported by OSU, researchers at Oklahoma State University (OSU) are addressing the growing wildfire risks linked to electrical infrastructure. Power lines have been a major contributor to wildfire incidents across the country. To tackle this issue, Assistant Professor Hamid Nazaripouya of the OSU College of Engineering, […]

NFPA and IBHS partner to enhance wildfire mitigation strategies across the U.S.

NFPA and IBHS strengthen collaboration to reduce wildfire risks The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) are expanding their partnership to combat the growing risk of wildfires. On October 15, 2024, the two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at solidifying their joint efforts […]

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