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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...