These serpentine rocks are rich in chromium-3, which is harmless as-is but can be transformed into a contaminant by wildfires. EUGENE, Ore. — Dec. 15, 2025 — In the wake of wildfire, a vital ...
California wildfires have become particularly devastating in recent decades, but their origins vary. By Orlando Mayorquín Reporting from Los Angeles The Palisades fire, which killed 12 people and ...