AccuWeather predicts higher wildfire rates in U.S. | Bureau of Claim Scene Investigations posted on the topic | LinkedIn (2024)

According to AccuWeather, this wildfire season is expected to be more damaging than last year but still below the historical average. Experts predict fires will burn between 4 and 6 million acres of land, below the historical average of around 7 million acres. Last year, wildfires in the U.S. burned 2,693,910 acres. #WildfireAwarenesshttps://lnkd.in/eVq2bnUm.

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We can help to minimize these fires by following some of the best practices:* Remove combustible brush around your house to create a "safety zone" * Clean roofs and gutters and consider installing a non-combustible roof covering* Avoid outdoor burning and keep a watchful eye on any outdoor grilling* Install spark arrestors in chimneys* Properly dispose of any smoking materials

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The 2024 U.S. #wildfire season is expected to be more damaging than 2023 but below the historical average in terms of the number of fires and acres burned,according to AccuWeather. At the same time, the #Texas Panhandle and other nearby areas of the southern Plains face a high to extreme risk of significant fires in 2024.

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Recently, CalMatters, a proud industry partner of CalOHA, launched a dashboard for California wildfire information.The new CalMatters California Wildfire Dashboard, a follow up to their water and drought tracker, not only tracks the major wildfires happening in the state, but also works to educate visitors with articles and historical maps of previous fires.The site is updated daily and offers insights to fires larger than 300 acres.On the map, you are able to zoom in and out and see the precise area of these fires and view stats about them in the status bar on the side. On the Key Numbers tab, site visitors can see tallies of various categories from this year, from number of large fires to the number of structures damaged.The dashboard also includes basic information and data on California wildfires.One of the most interesting features is the Historical Map tab, which plays a video that displays California fires by year, starting in 1900 to present day.For more information about California wildfires, check out the new CalMatters dashboard.https://lnkd.in/gp4esrSp

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National Interagency Fire Center officials reported that, although wildfires have burned more than 2,000,000 acres this year, that total puts it well below the 10-year average of 5.5 million acres, marking it as the lowest number of acres burned since at least 2013.2023 wildfires burned least amount of acres in at least a decade https://lnkd.in/giiASQR7

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"The wildfire at Smokehouse Creek is only 3% contained and has covered an estimated 1,075,000 acres — making it bigger than Rhode Island — becoming the largest blaze in Texas history, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.The state's fire preparedness level was raised to a three, meaning outside help from other agencies, regions or states may be required to battle the blazes.Family members identified an 83-year-old grandmother from the town of Stinnett as the only person confirmed killed from the fires to date. Joyce Blankenship, a former substitute teacher, was found dead in her home, family members said.Wildfires, having moved east from the Texas Panhandle, were spreading in Oklahoma. At least 12 fires were burning in the state, covering more than 115,000 acres.Conditions ripe for more fires are expected Saturday and Sunday. Heat and high winds — forecast to gust at 20 to 35 mph — will likely cause "critical fire weather conditions again," the National Weather Service in Amarillo said."Considering it's still February and meteorological winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it's highly concerning to see weather conditions in the central US that could lead to wildfires at this scale so early in the year. Hopefully everyone in the affected regions stays safe over the coming days. https://lnkd.in/eEnTNCAY

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Explore the relationship between rain and wildfire smoke. Learn how precipitation can quell flames, but also influence fire behavior and reshape ecosystems.It's Wildfire Wednesday, and we've got articles to explore and learn about the wildfire season.#wildfires #wildfiresmokehttps://lnkd.in/dJHJntrJ

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While a variety of natural disasters have the ability to destroy homes, it’s hard to compare to the devastation a wildfire can bring when your home is not protected. Make sure you are prepared for wildfire season before it’s too late.#Wildfires #WildfireSeason #WildfirePreparedness #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyKits

National Fire News - October 27, 2023Seven new large wildfire was reported this week, three in the Rocky Mountain Area and four in Southern Area.. Currently, 11 large wildfires have burned 122,231 acres in seven states. About 960 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents nationwide. To date, 48,681 wildfires have burned2,521,837 acres. While the number of wildfires is slightly below the 10-year average of 49,015, the number of acres burned is well below it at 6,560,411 acres burned.Even in October, it's important to pay close attention to weather conditions, which can affect the flammability of vegetation. According to theNational Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook, produced by the predictive services staff at the National Interagency Coordination Centerabove normal fire potential is expected in several southeastern states. The currentwildland fire potential outlook and the monthly seasonal outlook podcastis also available. Always know the fire danger and restrictions before you head out to enjoy your public lands. Current WildfiresWeatherA cold front will push southward through the West today and tomorrow, with dry and windy conditions likely in the Central Valley and surrounding foothills and in southeast California through southern Nevada and the Lower Colorado River Valley tomorrow into Sunday. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g9N_EkNd

It is heartbreaking to see what has happened in Hawaii. I would like to express my sympathy and condolences to everyone impacted by this wildfire event. I recommend this article in case you want to have a detailed picture about the causes:#hawaii #wildfires

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