In a bushfire or campfire, it is the glowing soot that we experience as flames. Flames actually extend well above where we can see them. As the soot moves higher up, it cools and emits light in colours that we cannot see, such as infrared light.

A fire extinguisher is more than a tool that puts out a fire. It can be the arbiter between life or death. Putting out a fire early can mean the difference between a small, smoky mess and widespread wreckage. Consider this: Fire with access to air and fuel ...

Chief Correspondent and Executive Editor, "Eye on America" Jim Axelrod is the chief correspondent and executive editor for CBS News' "Eye on America" franchise, part of the "CBS Evening News." He also reports for "CBS Mornings," "CBS News Sunday Morning ...

TDS Fire heavily damaged TDS fiber line, retransmission poles, cutting service in Redmond area. Chris Larsen Air tanker drops retardant on the Mile Marker 132 Fire that prompted evacuation of neighborhoods on Bend's north end Friday afternoon. Bob Bush Air ...

Home fires are often unpredictable, and they can be deadly: Data collected between 2016 and 2020 found that fire departments responded to 343,100 home fires annually. These fires resulted in 2,610 civilian deaths, 11,090 civilian injuries, and $7.6 billion ...

Deadly wildfires in Hawaii, which killed over 100 people and forced thousands to evacuate, were fueled by a mix of land and atmospheric conditions that can create "fire weather." A massive blaze destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina, on Maui, and ...

A box of matches or a pocket lighter are foolproof options for starting a fire. But what happens when your lighter runs out of fuel or your box of matches gets wet? Having an old fashioned fire starter on hand is not only a smart move but a safe move.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A fire is the quintessential centerpiece to any campsite. It's where you cook your meals, warm up, and relax and gather after the day's ...

The fire at a bar in a popular ski resort killed around 40 people and injured more than 100, officials said. The cause was still unknown.