Embers are small, glowing fragments of burning material, often carried by wind, that can spread a wildfire far beyond its original location. They are typically pieces of burning wood, leaves ...

The firebrands then accumulate and sort of work together, gathering between the slats of wood fences or in shrubbery and igniting new fires. In 2017, embers blew across a six-lane highway in ...

During wind-driven wildfire storms, the embers and small flames from the fire can cause a home to ignite, according to the National Fire Protection Assn. We help you prepare for wildfires before ...