Wind gusts, humidity may test firefighters battling Los Angeles blazes
The threat of powerful wind gusts, combined with bone-dry humidity, in Los Angeles on Wednesday could test firefighters who ...
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Here’s how small airborne embers play a big role in the spread of wildfires
Contrary to popular belief, experts say most homes destroyed by wildfires aren't overcome by a racing wall of flames, but burn after being ignited by airborne embers, also called firebrands.
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FAA Underlines eVTOL Downwash Challenge For Vertiport Design
This article is published in Advanced Air Mobility part of Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN), and is complimentary ...
High winds do more than spread fires — they keep firefighting aircraft on the ground
Aerial support during the California wildfires has been grounded at times by the winds. Here's what the aircraft do and why they can't fly in certain conditions.