Wildfires may contaminate water for prolonged periods of times, whether that be a few years or decades. The ash resulting from wildfires can settle on water surfaces and soil, which rainstorms can then carry downstream to bodies of water, triggering algal blooms and harming aquatic life...Read more
The largest wildfire to occur in the history of California took place in August at Mendocino County, during the year of 2020, giving it the name “August Complex”. While there were no civilian fatalities, the event still had devastating outcomes, with the death of one firefighter...Read more
Communities that are predominantly occupied by African Americans, Hispanics, and indigenous folk tend to have a fifty percent chance of being at greater risk from wildfires when compared to others. In particular, indigenous populations, due to several historical factors such as forced relocation...Read more
Wildfires are characterized as being uncontrolled and unplanned fires that burn across a natural area, such as a forest, savanna, grassland, or prairie. These blazing fires are not limited to one particular country or continent, since they can occur anywhere, at any given time....Read more
There are several health issues that arise from wildfires, namely due to the smoke emitted during the blazing event. When it comes to the short term effects, inhalation of the smoke could lead to irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, making it extremely challenging to breathe,...Read more
Nearly ninety percent of wildfires are caused by anthropogenic activities, such as burning debris, unattended campfires, discarded cigarettes, improper utilization of fireworks, fuel leaks, exhaust particles, and overheated vehicle equipment. Nevertheless, wildfires can also occur...Read more
