Embers driven by raging winds through small openings or against exposed wood can be responsible for igniting a majority of fires in homes. During the Witch fire in 2007, in many cases the embers ...

Embers driven by raging winds through small openings or against exposed wood can be responsible for igniting a majority of fires in homes. During the Witch fire in 2007, in many cases the embers ...

Ember casts occur when fire embers travel Flying embers can cause spot fires miles away Winds are causing ember casts Ember casts occur when fire embers travel Flying embers can cause spot fires ...

Then there's the roof — a convenient landing pad for fire embers. Simpler roof lines can allow red-hot embers to slide off.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon State Fire Marshal's office is teaming up with local fire districts to offer a free service for homeowners and renters concerned about fire-proofing their homes ...

We're told by the fire marshal that the fire was believed to have started from the embers of a bonfire that was lighted the night before and was not fully put out. No injuries were reported.

Each time CFA volunteers have managed to quickly extinguish each grass fire. Mr Armytage said a 24km/h wind was driving embers off fires up on Mount Abrupt and Mount Sturgeon, up to 3kms into ...