4.9K views · 36 reactions | Firefighting crews in Los Angeles continue tirelessly working to contain the city's historic wildfires as weather officials warn of continued high winds this week. Research has shown that wind-driven embers are the primary way most homes ignite and burn down in wildfires. Learn more about embers and how to help protect properties: nfpa.org/wildfire #wildfireprevention #lafires #wildfire | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) | Facebook

#TBT Interesting pulsing fire dynamics during a wind driven fire experiment on Governors Island with New York City Fire Department (FDNY), National Institute of Standards and Technology and NYUPoly Fire Research Group funded by the Department of Homeland Security AFG Program in 2008. The objective of these experiments was to improve the safety of firefighters and building occupants by developing a better understanding of wind-driven fires and wind-driven firefighting tactics, including structura

Wind-driven fire conditions dramatically increase risk. This footage shows 30 mph winds and their impact on fire behavior. 🌬️ Flow path acceleration 🔥 Rapid fire spread ⚠️ Increased exposure risk 💬 What indicator tells you the incident has become wind-driven to the extent that fire attack is adjusted? 🎥 Credit: unknown #FireEducation #FireBehavior #FlowPath #flashpointequipment | Flashpoint Equipment

Here’s how wind turbines work: wind turns the blades around a shaft inside the turbine, which spins a generator. Energy then travels through cables under the seabed and connects to an offshore substation, and then to a power station on land. https://cbsn.ws/3TekJzK | 60 Minutes