Taller structures produce more blaze-spreading embers, research suggests

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May 28, 2026, 7:40 pm121 ptsTrending
Test burns involving wooden structures of varying heights suggest taller buildings tend to be more prolific producers of the wind-carried firebrands that are a leading cause of structure ignition in wildfires. The findings, published by Oregon State University College of Engineering researchers in Applications…

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