Bay Area lab’s new model for forecasting wildfires could change how they’re fought
- Posted on January 30, 2026
- By The Mercury News
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Bay Area lab’s new model for forecasting wildfires could change how they’re fought

Multi-ignition wildfires are a dangerous challenge for firefighters. But a new model from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and UC Irvine could be a crucial new tool.