· “I like to think of this like a forest fire with sparks spreading out. If those sparks land in a community with low vaccine coverage, we’re going to see a larger measles outbreak. · The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, which provides guidance for safeguarding homes and communities from wildfire, has been adopted in jurisdictions in at least 24 states.
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· COVID-19 infiltrated care homes and ‘spreadlikewildfire’, as government failures led to a ‘generational slaughter’ of the elderly and vulnerable, an inquiry heard. · USA TODAY analysis finds 3.3 million Americans live in areas with "very high" wildfire risk and 14.8 million more at “relatively high” risk. · The location of the ignition point also matters. Fires near steep terrain or during high-wind conditions can spread rapidly and pose greater challenges for containment.
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Q: Given the projected increase in wildfire frequency, what long-term environmental consequences do you foresee for California’s landscapes and natural resources? · Discover how America's century-old fire suppression tactics have led to today's devastating wildfires and learn what steps can be taken to protect homes and communities in the age of climate change. · Why fires spread quickly in modern cities — and how to slow them down In the aftermath of deadly blazes in Los Angeles, researchers also suggest ways to make homes more resilient.