Consider This from NPR As A Destructive Fire Season Rages On, What Might Prevent The Next One?
Sep 7, 2021
Firefighters have gained control of the Caldor Fire, but the wildfire crisis continues in California with record-breaking flames. New research reveals that indoor air quality during smoke events can be worse than outdoors, complicating safety for millions. As communities grapple with these challenges, innovative fire prevention strategies are emerging from unexpected places, like the Southeast, where prescribed burns are proving effective. Personal stories of loss underscore the urgency for adaptive approaches to these growing climate threats.
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Caldor Fire Evacuations
- The Caldor Fire forced 22,000 South Lake Tahoe residents to evacuate.
- It became the second wildfire this season to cross the Sierra Nevada.
Dixie Fire's Record Potential
- The Dixie Fire is on track to become California's largest wildfire recorded.
- Dry fuel conditions cause embers to easily ignite new fires.
Indoor Air Quality During Wildfires
- Staying indoors with closed windows may not protect you from wildfire smoke.
- Marshall Burke found indoor air quality often matched dangerous outdoor levels.