Images of trees that survived fire in LA show a common phenomenon where tree trunks may remain standing due to factors like their water content and the way fire spreads. This article was produced ...

When people think of wildfires, burning trees are likely the first image that comes to mind. So when a city burns and trees ...

So when a city burns and trees are left standing ... with water and something really dry beside it, the thing that was dry is going to burn first. So in that way, you can imagine the fire could ...

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This is fuelling conspiracy theories on social media about homes and structures being targeted — with some people saying there is no way a fire would naturally leave trees standing and suggesting ...

Dead trees, particularly those that remain standing, are a significant fire hazard ... buildings, and water sources. The researchers found that areas near park entrances and popular sites are ...

Many experts say luck does play a part — but they also say there are many ways that homes can be made less vulnerable to fire.