Video smoke and flame detection uses computer analysis in conjunction with images from a CCTV system to detect smoke and flame patterns and movement. Called Video Image Smoke Detection, this ...

Plumes of smoke drifted up from a fire steadily taking over a 30-acre prairie at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, north of the Twin Cities. Amid the haze, five black drones zipped around. More ...

Scientists are still studying the long-term health effects of smoke exposure. By Dani Blum Extreme wildfires are becoming more common, more intense and more of a pressing problem for public health.

Exposure to wildfire smoke could be contributing to preterm births, according to a new study that evaluated wildfire smoke patterns and records of more than 3 million births in California. The study, ...

An upcoming study links smoke pollution across the United States to individual wildfires and could help predict which fires will be most harmful to public health. By Delger Erdenesanaa As smoke from ...

Campers often expect campfire smoke to rise straight up or drift gently with the wind, but mountain valleys behave very differently. Their narrow walls, shifting temperatures, and irregular terrain ...

Smoke control is a critical aspect of fire safety, indoor air quality management, and occupational health in both residential and industrial environments. With the advancement of technology, smart ...

As haze from neighboring Idaho, Washington and Oregon continues to permeate the Missoula valley, air quality is expected to take a hit into the weekend, causing variable smoke patterns depending on ...