@ai6yr Scientific article.
Explainer for rapid growth of 2018 Camp Fire in northern California. No paywall.

10km =~ 6.2 miles!!!!

"Abstract Extreme fire spread during the 2018 Camp Fire in northern California was driven by organized long‐range spotting tightly coupled to plume dynamics. Doppler radar and satellite observations reveal distinct regions of ember lofting and downwind fallout within the convective column, forming direct pathways for firebrand transport several (up to 10) kilometers ahead of the main fire front. These firebrands ignited dense clusters of new fires that merged into rapidly advancing lobes, producing abrupt surges in fire growth that exceeded expectations based on surface wind and fuel conditions alone."
https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1029/2025JD045798

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Unidad Táctica de Interfaz (Urbano - Forestal) #SIDEINFO contra #IncendiosForestales de Medi XXI GSA y Vallfirest #MadeInSpain para la defensa de zonas pobladas

Tactical #WUI Unit #WUIProtect against #Wildfires to protect communities and populated areas... #Firefighters #FireNomads

CA Resliency Alliance

Wildfire Knowledge Tidbit

Smoke from WUI Fires: Chemical Composition

Smoke pollution depends on what burns. Unlike wildland fires, which mainly consume vegetation, wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires involve homes, vehicles, businesses, and infrastructure. This mix of fuels produces a distinct chemical profile with important health implications. Studies show that all fires release elements such as magnesium, aluminum, and calcium. But WUI fires generate higher levels of toxic trace metals—including copper, lead, and zinc—linked to the burning of structures and manmade materials. For example, during the 2018 Camp Fire, average lead concentrations measured 200 km away were more than 40 times higher on smoke-impacted days. These elevated metals raise concerns for both public health and ecosystems. Many can cause acute, chronic, or delayed health effects through inhalation, skin contact, or ingestion, putting downwind communities at particular risk.

Source: Wildland Fire Research: What’s in Smoke?, EPA, July 22, 2025 and The Chemistry of Fires at the Wildland-Urban Interface, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2022

#wildfires #health #smoke #wui

An amazing experience yesterday during the
@DesirMED
project visit to our #GreenFirebreaks in the natural park
@DevesaAlbufera
to explain our #NBS #NatureBasedSolutions and our knowledge about #WUI #Wildfires #prevention

Special thanks for València Fire Department and #UT902