It’s not your imagination: Wildfires have become more prevalent in recent years, so how to survive a wildfire is a question on everyone’s mind. As of early September 2025, the United States has seen ...

A rite of passage for every Chicago elementary schooler is the day they learn about the Great Chicago Fire. In 1871, a fire broke out in a small barn, sparking a blaze that lasted for two days and ...

Learn how to survive in the wild using solar power! From starting fires to melting snow, these survival techniques are ...

Wildland fires have been a part of the Rocky Mountain ecosystems for millions of years, resulting from lightning strikes, volcanic eruptions, and spontaneous combustion. The plants and animals evolved ...

I've seen the damage firsthand that wildfires can cause. In August of 2023, I was part of a boots-on-the-ground emergency response team just days after the deadly Maui wildfires. Like most wildfires, ...