When is it acceptable to set a fire that could rage out of control? In the real world, the answer, of course, is never. But if you're in the virtual world of a computer model, starting such a fire is ...

Playing with fire, it's *** new way to fight it. Fire management agencies are relying more on simulation programs to better understand fire behavior. Meteorologist Ophelia Young sits through *** ...

Firestorm: Forest Fire Command is an educational simulation game that puts you in control of firefighting operations in the rugged Northwest. As the commander, you'll oversee 180,000 acres of diverse ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jax Ready Fest kicks off Friday with an interactive experience focused on teaching you and your family how to be safe during emergencies -- and every day in between. Dozens of ...

Wildfire Simulator is a fire-growth computer model that has two purposes: First, to let users see how certain conditions, such as wind speed and direction, affect the spread of a wildland fire. Second ...