A Polk County Fire District 1 spokesperson said the fire appeared to have started in the wood kiln, but an official cause was ...

The discovery of high levels of heavy metals in a popular fire retardant has added to long-running concerns from ...

W ith winter approaching, now may be the time many are looking to restock firewood for the season. Though outwardly straightforward, some science behind this task can help people ...

For 12 summers, my Vermont colleagues and I offered guidance to high school student and teacher teams who conducted research ...

In an effort to protect the public from exposure to hazardous substance that may be in debris and ash from the Mountain Fire, ...

Log-burning stoves have become increasingly popular in recent years and show no sign of falling out of favour any time soon.