Network Members in the News
Many of our Fire Network members are regularly featured in news articles, podcasts, and other media discussing a variety of topics ranging from prescribed fire, wildfire preparedness, fire insurance, fire workforce development, and more. Updated monthly, we aim to highlight some of the most recent news from our team.
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The transition to fall does not always mean the end of fire season in California. Fire Advisor, Luca Carmignani, spoke with the LA Times about current wildfires in Riverside County and how the Santa Ana Winds can influence fire behavior. |
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Disasters like wildfires can be devastating and frightening. They can displace families, drive financial loss, and destroy communities. Forestry Advisor, Yana Valachovic, sits down with the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety to explore fire interactions in the built environment and share her work educating communities across California and the Western U.S. about wildfire risks on the Disaster Discussions Podcast. |
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Fire Advisor, Luca Carmignani, spoke with USA Today about the fundamentals of fire science and how wildfires start. Specifically, the many ways artificial ignitions can quickly lead to the spread of wildfires in populated areas if conditions align. |
Catch Up on Other Fire and Natural Resource News from UC!
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UC ANR Fire Network Hosts Wildfire Legislative Tour with Berkeley Forests
As California grapples with decades of severe wildfires, the newly established UC ANR Fire Network plays an integral role in providing and advancing science-based solutions and delivering useful tools throughout the state. Recently, the Fire Network...
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Fresh cut, new content: UC ANR Forest Stewardship team updates their Story Map
The Forest Stewardship team has revamped their Forest Stewardship Story Map, first published in summer 2023. The new application hosts a slew of new features which provide a more user-friendly experience and allow users to learn about the forestry...
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Fueling community knowledge: A conversation with UC ANR Fire Advisor Barb Satink Wolfson
In the wake of California's increasing wildfire concerns, UC ANR has made a concerted push to expand their fire network by hiring more academic advisors like...