Here's a look at what embers are and the role they play in wildfires. “If it's a wildland fire, it's typically pieces of wood or other types of vegetation that are burning," he said.

An ember cast occurs when heavy winds carry embers downwind to a new area where spot fires can be ignited, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. These spot fires could be in another brush ...

With climate change contributing to larger, more frequent wildfires, state authorities have focused heavily on pushing ...

The flames in Los Angeles have been fueled by strong winds that carry embers to unburned areas. Here's what to know.

A person tries to hose down embers from the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) Here's a look at what embers are ...

An ember is a piece of burning debris. Once it becomes airborne, the more technical term is firebrand, said James Urban, an assistant professor in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at ...