According to an expert in the White House, the best way to prevent forest fires is to rake all the combustible materials from forest floors. That’s easier said than done. It couldn’t be done before ...

Take necessary steps to prevent the fire from escaping. This includes having tools like shovels, rakes, or a pressurized water source, and being aware of hazardous weather conditions (e.g., high winds ...

While surveying wildfire damage in California over the weekend, President Donald Trump called it “unbelievable” while repeating his longstanding claim that poor forest management plays a role. During ...

Phillip Jackson, a spokesperson for the N.C. Forest Service ... Keep a rake or a shovel close or have some hand tools nearby to help you control that fire and keep it in one place.