When all flame colors combine, the color is white-blue which is the hottest. Most fires are the result of a chemical reaction between a fuel and oxygen called combustion. What makes different colors in fire? Instead, the colors of flames in a wood fire are due to different substances inRead More →
Kevin Hadley was eventually arrested and found guilty of arson. He is currently serving his sentence in prison. Who set the fire that killed Leslie Shay? It is later found out that Shay was killed by a man who was stalking her, Adrian Gish, who also set the fire thatRead More →
* Thirdly, water bombers cannot (or do not) operate at night and under high winds, the very conditions when the most damaging forest fires occur. … Sea water could be used, provided the tankers have access to it, but dropping salt water onto catchment areas or farms would only addRead More →
The August Complex, a group of fires burning in and around the Mendocino National Forest, has torched more than 1 million acres and counting. It is only 54 percent contained. The blaze is slightly more than double the size of the state’s previous record holder for the largest wildfire, theRead More →
The 476-square-mile (1,210-square-kilometer) Bootleg Fire is burning 300 miles (483 kilometers) southeast of Portland in and around the Fremont-Winema National Forest, a vast expanse of old-growth forest, lakes and wildlife refuges. Is Portland safe right now? Yes, Portland remains a safe city for visitors. While Portland has a robust safetyRead More →
Lake Tahoe casinos have started to reopen to the public after the devastating Caldor Fire forced their gaming and hotel operations to shut down last week. Caesars Entertainment on Wednesday announced reopening plans for its two Lake Tahoe properties, Harrah’s and Harveys in Stateline. Is Lake Tahoe Open from fires?Read More →
Extension cords are only for temporary use and are not to be left plugged into wall outlets when not being actively used. This plugs into a wall outlet and is considered a power strip even though it doesn’t have a cord. Do not plug an extension cord or power stripRead More →
So here’s what we know: Little Fires Everywhere was intended to be a limited series from the get go. … Decider reached out to Hulu yesterday, though, and they confirmed it is still a “limited series.” So take that as you will. As of April 22, 2020, there are noRead More →
Is it safe to leave a gas fire burning at night? We‘d never recommend leaving any fire burning overnight, regardless of what type it is. The main problem with leaving a gas fire on at night is the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning, so it’s best just to switch offRead More →
Experts in favor of letting natural forest fires burn unchecked argue that fire suppression disrupts the natural forest cycle and endangers the livelihoods of people who depend on the forest, and the wellbeing of the plants and animals living there. How does fire suppression affect ecosystems? Fire suppression has hadRead More →