The pile burning project, called North Main Wcsl, was initiated 1:06 p.m. Jan. 22 in Riverside County, California. The ...

The pile burning project, known as B19 Hwy 128, was initiated 10:15 a.m. Jan. 23 in Yolo County, California. After being ...

State data shows the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention carried out only one brush clearance operation in ...

A top strategy for preventing catastrophic wildfires is periodically burning forests under controlled conditions. The U.S. Forest Service conducted more "prescribed" fires than ever this year.

The Lincoln National Forest is planning to carry out some prescribed burns over the next couple of days. As long as weather ...

Prescribed burns can decrease the severity of future fires by about 16 percent and slash smoke pollution by 14 percent, a new ...

Wildfires are becoming more intense and dangerous, but a new Stanford-led study offers hope: prescribed burns—intentionally set, controlled fires—can significantly lessen their impact. By analyzing ...

Prescribed fire is an important and effective wildlife habitat management and forestry tool. When used correctly, fire can improve habitat for a variety of wildlife species, forage for cattle, and ...

Prescribed fire is a great tool to improve the food and cover for a variety of wildlife species on your property. One of the most important aspects of using prescribed fire is making sure the fire is ...

Prescribed fire is largely the purview of DEC Forest Rangers in New York state. In some other states, though, particularly in the south, it's a common practice among private landowners.