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Is this type of fire Impossible to stop?

11m 24s

Fires are getting bigger and more homes are burning each year. Firefighters are having to change tactics when it comes to the most destructive fires, but why? Jennifer Blach, Ph.D., just released a new study in the journal, Science, and her findings point to a new type of fire that is the culprit for all this destruction. In this episode, we dive into why fires are getting more dangerous.

Aired: 10/29/24
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