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- NASA builds more advanced shelters to protect firefighters from wildfires Tue, 9 Aug 16, 11:58pmBack in 2013, 19 firefighters died in Arizona because their emergency shelters didn't protect them. NASA scientists realized materials in a space project they were working on might be useful, so they teamed up with the U.S....
- NASA offers to make safer fire shelters after 19 firefighters lost their lives Tue, 9 Aug 16, 11:58pmBack in 2013, 19 firefighters died because their emergency shelters didn't protect them. NASA scientists realized materials in a space project they were working on might be useful, so they teamed up with the U.S. Forest Service...
- Tiny Papay Fire Shelter Inspired by Nomadic Tents Pops up in the Orkney Islands Sat, 15 Mar 14, 6:30amThe shelter was used during the Papay Gyro Nights 2014 festival, which celebrates video art, sound art, experimental film, music and architecture. It takes place at the first full moon in February on Papa Westray, a small...
- 19 Elite Firefighters Killed by Deadly Yarnell Hill Wildfire in Arizona Mon, 1 Jul 13, 10:14pmIn the worst wildfire tragedy in three decades, 19 elite firefighters from Prescott, Arizona were killed last night while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire...