Wildfires are terrifying events, and during these emergencies, social media can be flooded with stories and images, some more accurate than others. A now-famous photo circulated in 2017 depicted a house with a lush green lawn in the midst of a charred landscape, supposedly saved by the homeowner’s running sprinklers. But the photo doesn’t tell the whole story. The photo … [Read more...] about Was This House Really Saved From a Massive Wildfire Because the Owner Left the Sprinklers On?
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A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster
A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster. A ubiquitous, resilient, and seemingly harmless plant is propelling an increase in large, fast-moving, and destructive wildfires in the United States. Grass is as plentiful as sunshine, and under the right weather conditions, it behaves like gasoline for wildfires: All it takes is a spark for it to … [Read more...] about A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster
Grateful Homeowners Credit ‘Silly Cows’ for Saving Their House from Deadly Kansas Wildfire
Amidst the devastation caused by a deadly wildfire in southwest Kansas, one home stood miraculously unscathed, and its owners have a rather unexpected source to thank - their "silly cows." A striking aerial photograph, shared on Facebook by the Kansas National Guard, showcases the home located just north of Hutchinson in Reno County. Surrounded by charred acres of land, the … [Read more...] about Grateful Homeowners Credit ‘Silly Cows’ for Saving Their House from Deadly Kansas Wildfire
Horse Flees A Wildfire And Becomes Stranded In A Pool; Observe What She Does To Express Gratitude To Her Savior
In 2018, California saw terrible wildfires. 103 individuals lost their lives and more than a quarter of a million people were forced to abandon their homes. But at this most sad of times, numerous animals were also suffering alongside people. During the 2018 California wildfires, a picture of a horse that had been unsuccessfully attempting to escape the flames and was now … [Read more...] about Horse Flees A Wildfire And Becomes Stranded In A Pool; Observe What She Does To Express Gratitude To Her Savior