Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents ...

and traditional summaries of fire’s ecology point instead to fire’s effects on plants, animals, soil, air, water, and so on. These effects operate on scales that vary from the individual ...

Mataix emphasizes that fire is a natural ecological force, but its effects vary significantly depending on the ecosystem. The study's findings indicate that Pichu Pichu's soil has undergone ...

Scientists collecting water, air and soil samples in neighborhoods ravaged by fires say they’re concerned about long-term ...

When Jones returned to her house after the fire, she said she found a “horrible” smell and a brown discoloration on the napkins and mail sitting on her kitchen table. Her smoke detectors beeped ...

Nicole Hausman lost her home in the Palisades Fire. The citrus trees next to her home were also charred. All three homeowners worry their soil isn't safe, and they all want their properties tested ...

University researchers are looking for homeowners near the Palisades and Eaton fire areas to participate in a soil sampling study to test for possible wildfire pollutants. Disaster recovery ...

The water line was darkened by ash. Burnt remnants of washing machines and dryers and metal appliances were strewn about the shoreline. Sludge carpeted the water’s edge. Waves during high tide lapped ...