By Stephen A. Pyne What is fire? What is it that we are seeing in the flames and smoke consuming Los Angeles at the moment? Since the enlightenment, it’s been defined as a chemical reaction ...

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...

Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of fire weather days. Occasionally, on a breezy but otherwise pleasant day, a weather alert will pop up on your cell phone or TV.

No, it's no mistake; it's most likely a notification for fire weather—weather conditions favorable for the ignition and spread of wildfires. Fire weather can occur in any season but peaks during ...