USC Dornsife News

Surprising findings may help authorities predict wet-weather dangers in burn areas and protect residents.

Expensive, militarized fire suppression led the U.S. down a forest management path that neglected more nuanced approaches. [11½ min read]

Wildland blazes like last year’s Woolsey fire and Camp fire are the result of global warming, which in turn is a product of society’s inability to address inequity. [2¾ min read]

Rain in southern and northern California over the next few weeks and months could double the trouble for residents in the steep hills and mountain sides that were scorched by the recent wildfires.

How will toxins released into the ocean from the huge Thomas Fire and subsequent mud slides impact local ocean life? An adventurous team of Earth and environmental scientists is determined to find out.

Wildfire incinerates power and communication lines to USC island research facility