NIST Study Offers First Detailed Look at the Progress of a Wildland-Urban Fire (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

NIST Study Offers First Detailed Look at the Progress of a Wildland-Urban Fire

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Ruins of two homes in the Trails community burned during the Witch and Guejito fires in 2007. To reduce structure loses from future Wildland Urban Interface fires, NIST has reconstructed a timeline of the fire events, including the defensive actions taken by first responders and homeowners.

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Maranghides, NIST

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