Bay Area lab’s new model for forecasting wildfires could change how they’re fought — and save lives

Multi-ignition wildfires are a dangerous challenge for firefighters. But a new model from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and UC Irvine could be a crucial new tool.
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LNU Complex Lightning fires grow to 131,000 acres in North Bay

VACAVILLE, Calif. (KGO) -- The LNU Lightning Complex fires in the North Bay has exploded to 131,000 acres and is threatening 30,000 structures. The fires have no containment. A Vacaville-based Pacific ...
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Northern California fires: Staggering photos show scope of wildfires' devastation

Following the LNU Lightning Complex fires, a sign reading "Vaca Strong" adorns a charred hillside in Vacaville, Calif., on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. AP Photo/Noah Berger Photos taken over the past ...
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NASA satellite imagery shows 1,214-mile smoke plume from California wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO -- The 560 wildfires that have scorched California this week have created a 1,214-mile smoke plume visible from space, new NASA imagery shows. The space agency on Thursday released ...