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Scientists burn to learn, torching homes in wildfire research
Scientists burn to learn, torching homes in wildfire research
Scientists burn to learn, torching homes in wildfire research

Published on: 04/21/2026

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A wildfire researcher walks in front of an accessory dwelling unit burning during an experiment at the Institute for Business & Home Safety center on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Richburg, S.C.

RICHBURG, S.C. — It took less than three minutes for wind-whipped flames to go from licking the side of the house to shattering a window and working under the eaves to burn everything inside. Weeks later, another house in the exact same spot was burning — again in the name of science.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2026/04/scientists-burn-to-learn-torching-homes-in-wildfire-research.html

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