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Wildfire Safety Systems launches the FORT Fire Shelter
In a recent article featured in the Fire & Safety Journal Americas, the publication interviewed Wildfire Safety Systems regarding the innovative design and purpose of the FORT™.
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She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she's building fire-proof bunkers
Wildfire Safety Systems consultant Linda Cantey recently sat down with the BBC to share the emotional story that drove her to help co-invent the FORT. When the 2017 Atlas Fire struck, Linda experienced firsthand how unpredictable wildfires can be and how quickly precious minutes can slip away.
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Why 2026 Could Be One of the Worst Wildfire Seasons in Recent U.S. History
With above-average wildfire activity forecast across several regions, experts warn that staffing changes and organizational shifts could impact preparedness and response capabilities during an already challenging fire season.
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Wildfire Shelter System Aims to Save Lives, Property
Government Technology: A new system called the FORT a wildfire-resistant "shelter" intended to function like an above-ground tornado refuge, capable of withstanding extreme heat and smoke in the even of fast-moving wildfires.
