Demonstration of creating fire by friction using a bow drill set — one of humanity’s oldest technologies. The video shows the bow drill method as easier and more consistently successful than the hand ...

I move my camp to a better location and build a primitive shelter. While digging I encounter hard, clay-rich earth and consider making mud bricks. I also struggle to make a friction fire needed to ...

What is helping some Florida wildfires burn hotter and spread farther? A University of Florida study suggests cogongrass, an ...

Some devices and appliances in your home need to stay plugged in all the time, like your refrigerator or Wi-Fi router. But others remain plugged in out of convenience rather than necessity, and ...

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If you use extension cords with appliances that have a heating element, it could result in a fire, an expert warns. Doing so can create a fire hazard because they are considered high-draw appliances, ...

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A new wildlife crossing in Northern California is already getting some hoof traffic, with state wildlife officials documenting deer using both portions of the project to safely navigate a highway that ...

CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon fire officials will lift Stage one Public Use Fire Restrictions across several public land areas starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25. The decision follows a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Trump administration has denied federal firefighting assistance grants for two of the 2026 Oregon fire season's most significant wildfires, despite approving grants for several ...