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Wildfire
New research indicates that indigenous fire management began over 11,000 years ago
The practice of fire management by Indigenous communities in Australia has a rich history. New research sheds light on how these ancient practices, that have been suggested to span over 11,000 years, have shaped the landscape and ecosystems.
12 March 2024, 08:32 IST
New research indicates that indigenous fire management began over 11,000 years ago
12 March 2024, 08:32 IST
Death toll of Maui wildfire rises to 101
The deadly blaze in Lahaina started as brush fires and exploded into the town on August 8, becoming the country’s deadliest wildfire in more than 100 years.
14 February 2024, 07:05 IST
Death toll of Maui wildfire rises to 101
14 February 2024, 07:05 IST
Wildfires threaten 2 Chilean cities, destroying 1,000 homes and killing 46
Various Chilean agencies, as well as the country’s air force, have deployed 92 planes to fly over the fires dropping water. The government has also issued a steady trickle of evacuation notices, mixed with pleas for calm.
04 February 2024, 03:09 IST
Wildfires threaten 2 Chilean cities, destroying 1,000 homes and killing 46
04 February 2024, 03:09 IST
Wildfire in Southern California forces thousands from their homes
The Highland Fire began early Monday afternoon in Aguanga, a community in an unincorporated part of Riverside County, which begins east of Los Angeles and includes part of Joshua Tree National Park. Three structures had been destroyed and six others damaged as of Tuesday evening.
01 November 2023, 04:47 IST
Wildfire in Southern California forces thousands from their homes
01 November 2023, 04:47 IST
Explained | How fires, floods and hurricanes create deadly pockets of information isolation
Constructing a map of the telecommunications network locations that are most threatened by disasters is still a work in progress, according to several experts.
11 September 2023, 13:28 IST
Explained | How fires, floods and hurricanes create deadly pockets of information isolation
11 September 2023, 13:28 IST
Explained | How large herbivores can help prevent massive wildfires
Ecosystem engineering to reintroduce large herbivores into fire-prone regions in Australia has shown some promise, yet conservationists and media outlets often portray these animals as helpless victims.
09 September 2023, 15:07 IST
Explained | How large herbivores can help prevent massive wildfires
09 September 2023, 15:07 IST
News in Pics | September 2, 2023
01 September 2023, 22:01 IST
News in Pics | September 2, 2023
01 September 2023, 22:01 IST
Explained | New playbook to curb wildfires
Turkey, Greece and Spain have all dealt with blazes this year, and this month’s wildfire in Hawaii killed at least 115 and razed the town of Lahaina. Canada is in the throes of a historic wildfire season, with more than 15 million hectares burned.
28 August 2023, 09:17 IST
Explained | New playbook to curb wildfires
28 August 2023, 09:17 IST
Among the 388 listed as missing in Maui: Survivors lost in the paperwork
So far, Maui police have identified only 46 of the 115 remains and released the names of 35 victims. The vast majority of those identified have been older than 60.
26 August 2023, 03:35 IST
Among the 388 listed as missing in Maui: Survivors lost in the paperwork
26 August 2023, 03:35 IST
With reported missing in Maui topping 1,000, officials will release names
In some cases, search teams that are combing through the rubble in Lahaina are finding only bones or fragments of bodies, complicating the task of identifying people.
23 August 2023, 15:58 IST
With reported missing in Maui topping 1,000, officials will release names
23 August 2023, 15:58 IST
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