BLM Announces Trump Administration Rolls Out Modernized Forest Management Rule - First Revision in Over 35 Years Will Increase Efficiency, Effectiveness of Active Forest Management

The Bureau of Land Management on Thursday released a final rule updating regulations governing the administration of timber sales and forest management decisions which more effectively execute the bureau’s modern watershed and landscape-level land management planning process.

BLM Announces Trump Administration Rolls Out Modernized Forest Management Rule - First Revision in Over 35 Years Will Increase Efficiency, Effectiveness of Active Forest Management

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You're Fertilizing Invasive Grasses With Your Car, Making Wildfires Worse

Among all the usual factors worsening wildfires - climate change, the need to do more prescribed burns, and building homes and infrastructure in places frequented by wildfires - one newly-discovered problem can be added: nitrogen deposition's impact on invasive grasses.

You're Fertilizing Invasive Grasses With Your Car, Making Wildfires Worse

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Evidence from Wildfire Events in the Western United States Reveals Inequalities in Wildfire Management

Recent research finds that some communities benefit more from wildfire management than others, and public agencies respond more vigilantly to hazards that affect whiter, higher-income, and more highly educated communities.

Evidence from Wildfire Events in the Western United States Reveals Inequalities in Wildfire Management

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Prescribed burning in dry ecosystems to reduce emissions

As wildfire activity increases in disparate parts of the globe, including Brazil’s Cerrado, South America’s Chaco, southern Africa’s miombo woodlands and Indochina’s dry forests, prescribed burning is being touted as the best solution to reducing CO2 emissions.

Prescribed burning in dry ecosystems to reduce emissions

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Realtor.com Analysis: Risk of Flood and Wildfire Damage Likely to Impact Home Prices in 2021 and Beyond

Real estate researchers reported that homes in high-risk wildfire areas experienced a sales price growth of 3% less than homes in similar areas with less risk over the past 5 years, even as, nationally, home prices soared in 2020 rising by double-digit percentage growth since August.

Realtor.com Analysis: Risk of Flood and Wildfire Damage Likely to Impact Home Prices in 2021 and Beyond

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Illegal drone flights near wildfires would be studied under John Curtis’s bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Aerial Incursion Repercussion Safety Act on Thursday, which seeks to quantify the damage done when people fly drones near wildfires, forcing aerial firefighters to remain grounded.

Illegal drone flights near wildfires would be studied under John Curtis’s bill

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DJI Roundtable Showcases Drones Fighting Wildfires

DJI will host a virtual roundtable on December 14th featuring three firefighting experts to discuss how drones have helped combat wildfires, and what challenges have held back their wider adoption.

DJI Roundtable Showcases Drones Fighting Wildfires

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Western Governors Appeal To Wildland Fire Managers To Prioritize Restoration

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Troy Timmons, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Western Governors Association, discussed a letter the WGA sent to to the co-chairs of the federal Wildland Fire Leadership Council stressing the importance of restoration, pointing out that while federal, state and local agencies come together to fight wildfires, there isn't a collaborative system in place for post-fire response.

Western Governors Appeal To Wildland Fire Managers To Prioritize Restoration

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Can ‘Fire Hardening’ Solve California’s Home Insurance Crisis?

CalMatters took a closer look at how home hardening could help reduce the number of homes lost to wildfires each year in the Golden State, as well as some of the wrangling with insurance companies over insuring such homes.

Can ‘Fire Hardening’ Solve California’s Home Insurance Crisis?

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Butte County Cal Fire preparing for wind event

CAL FIRE's aircraft complement at the Chico Air Attack Base was bolstered by the arrival of more air-tankers from Grass Valley as the agency prepared for a wind event forecast for Butte County today.

Butte County Cal Fire preparing for wind event

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Here's how new heli-hydrants can help firefighters during wildfire season

In October's Blue Ridge Fire, seven homes in Southern California's Yorba Linda area were damaged and one destroyed, but Orange County Fire Authority officials said it could have been much worse without the use of a new facility nearby - a heli-hydrant.

Here's how new heli-hydrants can help firefighters during wildfire season

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After brutal fire season, Fire Safe Council works to restore lands

Two years after the deadly Camp Fire, the Butte County Fire Safe Council is hoping collaboration, home hardening and more fire prevention education will help with early preparations for the 2021 wildfire season in high risk areas.

After brutal fire season, Fire Safe Council works to restore lands

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The year the West was burning: How the 2020 wildfire season got so extreme

A trio of researchers provided some background material on how out-of-control wildfires ravaged the West this year, documenting factors that contributed to the severity of the fire season.

The year the West was burning: How the 2020 wildfire season got so extreme

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U.S. lands lost in severe wildfires rising over decades

A new study by the U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station revealed that the land area burned by severe wildfires annually in the West has grown eight times larger in less than four decades.

U.S. lands lost in severe wildfires rising over decades

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Santa Ana winds, dry conditions in Southern California prompt concerns about wildfires

The National Weather Service reported that drier than usual conditions have some meteorologists concerned about the Santa Ana wind event projected to affect much of Southern California by the middle of this week.

Santa Ana winds, dry conditions in Southern California prompt concerns about wildfires

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FIRE LINES | Joint Budget Committee begins to tackle the issue of wildfires, who pays for it and whether state policies are adequate

As firefighters continue mopping up the last of Colorado’s wildfires, lawmakers are looking at how to fund both restoration efforts and wildfire prevention.

FIRE LINES | Joint Budget Committee begins to tackle the issue of wildfires, who pays for it and whether state policies are adequate

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NPS Researchers Use Flying Laboratory to Study Wildfire Smoke Effects on Naval Operations

Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) researchers used a specially-equipped DeHavilland Twin Otter UV-18A aircraft to research the effects of wildfire smoke during the recent Monterey County, California, wildfires.

NPS Researchers Use Flying Laboratory to Study Wildfire Smoke Effects on Naval Operations

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Air Attack Issue #12

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Ned Dawson, Publisher of Air Attack Magazine, sent along issue #12, in which Wildfire NOTD subscriber Brett L’Esperance, CEO of Dauntless Air, discussed the U.S. Forest Service's AFUE study. Anyone who wants to receive future issues of Air Attack Magazine directly can sign up on the VIP list.

Air Attack Issue #12

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OC Fire Chief Brian Fennessy details new ‘Chinook’ night firefighting helicopter

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Brian Fennessy, Orange County Fire Authority's Fire Chief, discussed OCFA's partnership with Southern California Edison and Coulson Aviation to field a CH-47 helicopter that can conduct night operations on Southern California wildfires.

OC Fire Chief Brian Fennessy details new ‘Chinook’ night firefighting helicopter

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Wildfires in three states leave one dead and destroy thousands of acres

Wildfires have scorched more than 8.7 million acres across the country this year, but despite the fact it is almost Thanksgiving, the season is still not over, as the Mountain View Fire, the Pinehaven Fire and a new one in Colorado's Bear Creek Park continue to burn.

Wildfires in three states leave one dead and destroy thousands of acres

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Laguna Beach Fire Department to Hold HeloPod Helicopter Refilling System Demonstration

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Bill Ward, Executive Director, at PumpPod USA, sent along a press release, photo and video from Laguna Beach Fire Department about an outdoor demonstration of the City’s new HeloPod Refilling System. Laguna Beach Fire Department to Hold HeloPod Helicopter Refilling System Demonstration

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People keep moving to areas most at risk of wildfire: ClimateCheck

ClimateCheck, a platform that provides property climate change risk to users, reported that wildfires in the West will only get worse in coming years, with 9.3 million acres burning nationally each year through 2050.

People keep moving to areas most at risk of wildfire: ClimateCheck

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Veteran Firefighter Pushing 'Ongoing Education' on FirstNet

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Kim Zagaris, Wildfire Policy & Technology Advisor for the Western Fire Chiefs Association, discussed the reasons why the FirstNet system is such a potentially vital tool for first responders in the field.

Veteran Firefighter Pushing 'Ongoing Education' on FirstNet

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Turf wars foil $50 million federal firefighting coordination program

Our first story today tells the sad tale of how, after spending more than $50 million on the Fire Program Analysis system, U.S. authorities halted their efforts in 2014, due, according to the former team leader of the project, to political infighting.

Turf wars foil $50 million federal firefighting coordination program

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Could biomass reduce the risk of wildfires?

As wildfires continue to burn across the West, our first article today looks at one possible solution to out-of-control wildfires: biomass.

Could biomass reduce the risk of wildfires?

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Australian scientists' efforts to tame lightning could reduce number of bushfires

In a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers at The Australian National University and the University of New South Wales, Canberra have developed a system called a 'laser tractor beam,' which has the potential to control the path of lightning as it comes to earth, redirecting it away from flammable vegetation.

Australian scientists' efforts to tame lightning could reduce number of bushfires

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California catches a break from worst-ever year for wildfires with cooler weather, but the threat remains

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Issac Sanchez, PIO for CAL FIRE's San Diego Unit, discussed the continuing wildfire danger in the Golden State, despite the arrival of rainfall.

California catches a break from worst-ever year for wildfires with cooler weather, but the threat remains

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ildfire spotting network grows to 610 cameras in California

A scientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, discussed the network of high-tech ALERTWildfire cameras watching the backcountry for wildfires following installation of the 610th camera in the network.

Wildfire spotting network grows to 610 cameras in California

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New documentary, THE WEST IS BURNING, chronicling the era of the megafire, premiers Nov. 14 on KCET

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Tom Lasser, a retired Lt Colonel in the California National Guard, sent along an article about a new documentary titled "The West is Burning," which will premier November 14th on Southern California's KCET.

New documentary, THE WEST IS BURNING, chronicling the era of the megafire, premiers Nov. 14 on KCET

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Registration open for HAI’s annual Aerial Firefighting Conference

Helicopter Association International issued a press release about their upcoming Aerial Firefighting Conference, which will be held November 17-18 for four to five hours of programming each day, featuring leaders of the international aerial firefighting industry from across the globe, including Australia, Chile, Spain, and the United States.

Registration open for HAI’s annual Aerial Firefighting Conference

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Severe forest fires have increased eightfold in western US since 1985, study finds

In a new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, a research ecologist with the USFS used satellite data to determine that the area burned at high severity by wildfires across the western US accelerated eight-fold between 1985 and 2017.

Severe forest fires have increased eightfold in western US since 1985, study finds

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California's wildfire risk stays high as other regions cool down

As 38 large wildfires continue to burn on 3.1 million acres in 10 states, a National Interagency Fire Center meteorologist provided a weather outlook and a forecast on when the season will finally be over.

California's wildfire risk stays high as other regions cool down

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 4,100 firefighters are battling 22 major wildfires in the Golden State, in a year in which wildfires have burned well over 4 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 4,400 firefighters are battling 23 major wildfires in the Golden State, in a year in which wildfires have burned well over 4 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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These Western states have endured a relentless wildfire season — and it’s not over

In a PBS Newshour segment, a number of journalists discussed the fact that there has been little relief from a record-breaking wildfire season that has burned more than 5 million acres across the West this year.

These Western states have endured a relentless wildfire season — and it’s not over

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Land Managers Can’t Burn the West Fast Enough

A former wildland firefighter, who is host of the podcast Living With Fire, provides a comprehensive look at the importance of controlled burns following a summer in which millions of acres burned on the West Coast.

Land Managers Can’t Burn the West Fast Enough

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USDA Forest Service Awards Next Generation Airtanker Contracts to Fight Wildfires

Working towards its goal to convert to a fully Next Generation Airtanker fleet with up to 35 airtankers to support nationwide wildfire response, the USFS awarded contracts for five additional Next Generation Airtankers through the Next Generation Airtanker Services 3.0 solicitation.

USDA Forest Service Awards Next Generation Airtanker Contracts to Fight Wildfires

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 5,000 firefighters are battling 22 major wildfires in the Golden State, in a year in which wildfires have burned well over 4 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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National Guard wildfire readiness assessment sought

A group of lawmakers is seeking the National Guard’s assessment of wildfire readiness as a means of aiding states in preparing for, fighting, and recovering from wildland incidents.

National Guard wildfire readiness assessment sought

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 5,500 firefighters are battling 19 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned well over 4 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Forest Service Struggling with Prevention Funding

Funding and manpower shortages are delaying wildfire mitigation projects across western states, as a growing backlog of millions of acres of forest management projects that are ready to go are currently stalled.

Forest Service Struggling with Prevention Funding

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Millions Of Homes Are At Risk Of Wildfires, But It's Rarely Disclosed

A National Public Radio analysis found that most wildfire-prone states have no requirements for disclosing wildfire risk to someone who buys or rents a home, putting many homeowners in the West unwittingly at risk.

Millions Of Homes Are At Risk Of Wildfires, But It's Rarely Disclosed

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La Cañada students say thank you to Monrovia firefighters

Last week, students from La Cañada Elementary School wrote and delivered thank you cards to Monrovia firefighters for helping to protect their community from Southern California's 115,000-acre Bobcat Fire.

La Cañada students say thank you to Monrovia firefighters

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West looking for wildfire relief

As over five dozen large wildfires continue to burn across the West, a CNN Meteorologist reported that a change that could help the firefighters is in the forecast.

West looking for wildfire relief

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 9,000 firefighters are battling 21 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned well over 4 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Thoughtful Forest Management and Better Building Practices Can Help Mitigate the Impact of Wildfires

A trio of researchers from from Resources For the Future discussed how policymakers and forest managers can effectively mitigate the mounting threat of wildfires that have burned over 5 million acres across the West this season.

Thoughtful Forest Management and Better Building Practices Can Help Mitigate the Impact of Wildfires

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 11,000 firefighters are battling 20 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned well over 4 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Critical wildfire danger in California, new fires in Colorado

The National Weather Service reported that a building heat wave and gusty winds are creating critical fire danger from California to Colorado as at least four dozen large uncontained wildfires continue burning in the West.

Critical wildfire danger in California, new fires in Colorado

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Registration Is Now Open for the HAI Virtual Aerial Firefighting Conference

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Ed Story, the managing partner and a founder of Ironwood Advisory, sent along an announcement that registration is now open for the HAI Virtual Aerial Firefighting Conference, which will take place November 17-18.

Registration Is Now Open for the HAI Virtual Aerial Firefighting Conference

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 14,000 firefighters are battling 20 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned well over 4 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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4 Million Acres Have Burned In California. Why That's The Wrong Number To Focus On

In a National Public Radio segment, fire scientists discussed the need to emphasize factors other than acres burned by wildfires, including such things as the number of homes lost, the number of people evacuated, and the ferocity of the fires.

4 Million Acres Have Burned In California. Why That's The Wrong Number To Focus On

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Dryad Networks is using the ‘Internet of Trees’ to fight wildfires

Although current wildfire detection systems are based on cameras or satellites, Dryad Networks is utilizing a system based around a gateway which uses a patent-pending distributed mesh architecture that builds on the LoRaWAN standard to protect very large forests.

Dryad Networks is using the ‘Internet of Trees’ to fight wildfires

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 16,400 firefighters are battling 23 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned well over 4 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 16,600 firefighters are battling 23 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned well over 4 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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NIST Awards Millions in Innovation Funds for Projects on AI, Wildfire Forecasting—and Much More

The National Institute of Standards and Technology announced that a wildfire forecast system that taps high performance computing assets to detect and predict the spread of every fire across the U.S. in real-time was granted funding through their NIST Small Business Innovation Research grants program.

NIST Awards Millions in Innovation Funds for Projects on AI, Wildfire Forecasting—and Much More

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 17,000 firefighters are battling 24 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned over 3.9 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Report: Nearly 2M Homes at Elevated Risk of Wildfire

CoreLogic has released its latest report, which details the wildfire threat to nearly 2 million homes in 15 states, mostly in the Western U.S., with a rebuilding value of more than $638 billion.

Report: Nearly 2M Homes at Elevated Risk of Wildfire

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 18,700 firefighters are battling 27 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned over 3.8 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Heat wave forecast for wildfire-scarred West

As 92% of the West continues to experience drought conditions, a heat dome will bring days of high temperatures this week with no signs of rain on the way well into October.

Heat wave forecast for wildfire-scarred West

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Air tankers drop thousands of gallons of fire retardant on El Dorado Fire

VLATs and heavy air-tankers flying out of the San Bernardino Air Tanker base are doing their part to lay retardant line around the El Dorado Fire, as it continues to burn in the San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

Air tankers drop thousands of gallons of fire retardant on El Dorado Fire

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Hot, dry conditions return for the wildfire-weary West, and they could last for weeks

Oregon, Washington and other areas of the West will get a welcome break from dry weather Thursday and Friday, with some rain in the forecast, but another round of dry weather will return and could last for weeks.

Hot, dry conditions return for the wildfire-weary West, and they could last for weeks

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Air Attack Support Proving Critical to Fighting West Coast Fires

Flying Magazine profiled the aerial firefighters doing battle with wildfires across the West Coast, with special reports on firefighting activity in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Air Attack Support Proving Critical to Fighting West Coast Fires

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how 18,700 firefighters are battling 27 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned over 3.6 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Forest Fires Aren’t at Historic Highs in the United States. Not Even Close

As wildfires in the West dominate the headlines, the Foundation for Economic Education noted that wildfires in the 1930's and 1940's were equally devastating, summing it up in a single phrase: "the idea that America is witnessing an unprecedented apocalypse of fire is simply not true."

Forest Fires Aren’t at Historic Highs in the United States. Not Even Close

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What wildfires in Brazil, Siberia, and the US West have in common

With major wildfires cropping up more and more across the globe, our first article today looks at the factors contributing to the uptick in wildfires worldwide, including climate change and poor forest management practices.

What wildfires in Brazil, Siberia, and the US West have in common

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how about 17,400 firefighters are battling 26 major wildfires across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned over 3.4 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Rain could bring relief to thousands of firefighters battling blazes across the West Coast

As firefighters continue to battle wildfires that have burned more than 4.7 million acres along the West Coast, a forecast of rain this week could bring much needed relief to some parts of the Northwest.

Rain could bring relief to thousands of firefighters battling blazes across the West Coast

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Firefighters working 12-hour days fighting nearly 90 large fires

CNN captured the action as thousands of firefighters continued to battle nearly 90 wildfires burning in almost a dozen states across the West.

Firefighters working 12-hour days fighting nearly 90 large fires

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California Statewide Fire Summary September 14, 2020

CAL FIRE provided an update on wildfire activity across the Golden State, where 16,500 firefighters continued to battle 28 major wildfires that have blackened 3.2 million acres, killing 24 people and destroying over 4,200 structures.

California Statewide Fire Summary September 14, 2020

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Fifteen killed, 500,000 evacuated as western US burns out of control

Firefighters continued to battle massive wildfires burning up and down the West Coast that have killed 15 people and forced more than 500,000 others to evacuate, as the 491,239-acre August Complex Fire became the largest in California history.

Fifteen killed, 500,000 evacuated as western US burns out of control

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NIFC being 'very strategic' about firefighting resource placement

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Jessica Gardetto, Assistant Chief in the Office of External Affairs at the NIFC, discussed the strategy used to deploy resources to fight over 120 large wildfires and hundreds of smaller fires that are burning across the West Coast.

NIFC being 'very strategic' about firefighting resource placement

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NASA view shows hazy horror of wildfire smoke stretching across US

The Suomi NPP satellite, which is operated by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, provided a true-color view of the US on Monday that shows many active wildfires and the resultant smoke plumes.

NASA view shows hazy horror of wildfire smoke stretching across US

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how nearly 14,000 firefighters are battling 25 major wildfires and lightning complexes across California, in a year in which wildfires have burned over 2.2 million acres statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 14,100 firefighters are battling two dozen major wildfires and lightning complexes across California, following a day in which they contained nearly fifty new wildfires.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Western Wildfire Season Lengthens With Climate Change

With researchers indicating that fire season is lasting three months longer, a National Public Radio podcast takes a closer look at what impact climate change is having on wildland firefighting.

Western Wildfire Season Lengthens With Climate Change

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 12,800 firefighters are battling 22 major wildfires and lightning complexes across California, as 12,400 people remain evacuated from their homes.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Wildfires Are First Big Test To COVID-19 Firefighter Safety Plans

National Public Radio took a behind-the-scenes look at life in fire camps this season, as COVID-19 precautions alter the way firefighters co-exist in an era of social distancing.

Wildfires Are First Big Test To COVID-19 Firefighter Safety Plans

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 15,600 firefighters are battling 19 major fires and lightning complexes across California as 27,000 people remain evacuated from their homes.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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Wildfire danger to increase across the West this week

A forecast of more dry weather and stifling heat across the West have fire crews who are already battling numerous large wildfires bracing for more of the same as the week unfolds.

Wildfire danger to increase across the West this week
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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 14,600 firefighters are battling over two dozen major fires and lightning complexes across California following hundreds of lightning strikes, as more favorable weather aids their efforts.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on how over 15,600 firefighters are battling over two dozen major fires and lightning complexes across California following hundreds of lightning strikes.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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The planet on fire – in photos

Greenpeace provided a photo spread that captures images of wildfires burning in various parts of the globe.

The planet on fire – in photos

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on more than two dozen wildfires burning across the Golden State which are being fought by over 14,000 firefighters following nearly 300 lightning strikes.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along an update on more than two dozen wildfires burning across the state which are being fought by over 14,000 firefighters following nearly 300 lightning strikes.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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California Statewide Fire Summary

CAL FIRE sent along a summary of wildfire activity across the Golden State, where nearly 12,000 firefighters are battling almost two dozen major wildfires and complexes that have killed five people after nearly 12,000 lightning strikes sparked more than 560 wildfires that have burned over 771,00 acres in total.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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There are dozens of large wildfires burning across the US right now. Here's where they are

The National Interagency Fire Center provided details on nearly 80 major wildfires burning in 15 states, which have blackened almost 650,000 acres so far.

There are dozens of large wildfires burning across the US right now. Here's where they are

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Wildfires Map and Updates: Where Fires Are Burning in California

As temperatures soared to historic triple-digit levels across much of the Golden State, an interactive map provides detailed information on nearly 30 wildfires that are being fueled by the heatwave.

Wildfires Map and Updates: Where Fires Are Burning in California

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Northern California Wildfire Updates: Nearly 4,000 Evacuated For Jones Fire In Nevada County

Capital Public Radio provided an interactive map of wildfires burning throughout California, along with an update on several major blazes burning in Northern California.

Northern California Wildfire Updates: Nearly 4,000 Evacuated For Jones Fire In Nevada County

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Single Engine Airtankers stationed in Roseburg this weekend as fire danger increases

Douglas Forest Protective Association worked with the Oregon Department of Forestry to pre-position two Single Engine Airtankers at the Roseburg Airport to assist with future wildfires across southwest Oregon.

Single Engine Airtankers stationed in Roseburg this weekend as fire danger increases

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Pilot planes lead the way in aerial firefighting

A Beechcraft King Air CG90, which is based at San Bernardino International Airport, is providing an important service as an air-tanker lead plane, guiding DC-10s and S-2Ts into their assigned drop zones over Southern California's blazing wildfires.

Pilot planes lead the way in aerial firefighting

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How VR helps train teams to battle wildfires

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the chief commercial officer with Bohemia Interactive Simulations discussed the benefits of using Virtual Reality in lieu of classroom instruction or live fire exercises to train wildland fire personnel.

How VR helps train teams to battle wildfires

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Severe weather threat for Plains as heat grips country, fuels wildfire threat out West

With the National Weather Service forecasting excessive heat across interior Southern California and the desert Southwest this week, the wildfire danger is spiking across the western U.S.

Severe weather threat for Plains as heat grips country, fuels wildfire threat out West

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Monsoon sputters and forests dry up

Following the massive Bush and Polles fires earlier this season, Arizona fire officials worry that an anemic monsoon season, coupled with gusty winds, could lead to a resurgence in wildfires across the Grand Canyon State.

Monsoon sputters and forests dry up

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How We Analyzed Where Older Californians Are At Increased Risk For Wildfire

CalMatters researchers provided some insight into how they conducted a study on where older Californians are at increased risk from wildfires, including geographic hazard information and mapping of the exposure of older and disabled people to wildfire hazard in certain regulated facilities.

How We Analyzed Where Older Californians Are At Increased Risk For Wildfire

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OSHA’s Wildfire Preparedness and Response Page

OSHA and NOAA have worked together on a public education effort to improve preparedness and response to wildfires, producing a chart which allows people to see where their state ranks in terms of wildfire risk and frequency.

OSHA’s Wildfire Preparedness and Response Page

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U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Introduces the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act - Will Help Protect Communities from Catastrophic Wildfires

Senators Dianne Feinstein and Steve Daines have introduced the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act, a bipartisan bill that will help protect communities from catastrophic wildfires.

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Introduces the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act - Will Help Protect Communities from Catastrophic Wildfires

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Wildfire Season Is Projected to Be Bad This Year. Here’s How to Prepare

Homeowners in Southern California were urged to be prepared for wildfires by proper landscaping to provide defensible space, making their homes fire-safe, packing an emergency kit, and having an evacuation plan in place ahead of time.

Wildfire Season Is Projected to Be Bad This Year. Here’s How to Prepare

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Epidemic model shows how COVID-19 could spread through firefighting camps

Colorado State University experts have developed an epidemiological modeling exercise for the U.S. Forest Service and other fire agencies that demonstrates potential risks and various scenarios COVID-19 could pose for the fire management community.

Epidemic model shows how COVID-19 could spread through firefighting camps

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SITES WILDFIRE: Raw video of battle to control Sites Fire on the border of Lake and Colusa counties

Raw video captured the action at Nortlhern California's Sites Fire, where air-tankers and helicopters attacked the blaze from the air, while bulldozers and wildland crews were rushed to the fireline.

SITES WILDFIRE: Raw video of battle to control Sites Fire on the border of Lake and Colusa counties

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Jumbo jet used to fight California wildfire

The Associated Press provided spectacular video of VLATs and helicopters in action over Southern California's Dam Fire yesterday afternoon.

Jumbo jet used to fight California wildfire

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Ask Joe: How much do those firefighting planes cost to operate?

An analysis of aerial firefighting costs revealed that airstrikes by Very Large Air Tankers cost $65,000 each, plus about $22,000 an hour in flight time, while drops by Heavy Air Tankers run about $12,000 each plus flight time.

Ask Joe: How much do those firefighting planes cost to operate?

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Cal Fire Tanker 96 Crashed at Rohnerville Airport; No One Injured

The blowout of the left tire was blamed for the crash of CAL FIRE S-2T Tanker 96 at the end of the Rohnerville Airport runway on Tuesday evening, but thankfully the pilot was not injured.

[UPDATE 6:57 p.m.] Cal Fire Tanker 96 Crashed at Rohnerville Airport; No One Injured

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Commentary: Bipartisan wildfire prevention fix deserves praise

A Congressman who represents Central Washington state discussed bipartisan legislation that will have a significant impact on the resiliency of forests, the reliability of the electrical grid, and the prevention of catastrophic wildfires.

Commentary: Bipartisan wildfire prevention fix deserves praise

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Fire Safe Council releases 2020 Wildfire Season Guide

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County announced the release of the Fire Safe Council’s Wildfire Season Guide, which is available either as a paper copy or as a downloadable PDF file.

Fire Safe Council releases 2020 Wildfire Season Guide

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Cal Fire’s OV-10A Bronco Air Attack 310 keeps fire agency on track

CAL FIRE OV-10A Bronco Air Attack 310 is profiled in an article which looks at the storied history of CAL FIRE's air attack fleet, from service with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps from 1968-1993, to their current use as spotters who coordinate wildfire efforts from above.

Cal Fire’s OV-10A Bronco Air Attack 310 keeps fire agency on track

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This is where the wildfire risk is highest this summer in Washington

A forecast of the wildfire danger across the Pacific Northwest this summer breaks down the outlook for three areas: central Washington, eastern Washington, and North Idaho.

This is where the wildfire risk is highest this summer in Washington

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A CALL TO ACTION: Prevent Wildfire Destruction

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Michael Rains sent along the latest update of his "Call to Action," which discusses changes to forest management which are needed to stave off worsening wildfires during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that 3,753 people have signed his petition and asking anyone who hasn't to sign to reach 5,000.

A CALL TO ACTION: Prevent Wildfire Destruction

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Wildland Fire Branch battles fire season despite COVID-19

A profile of the U.S. Air Force's Wildland Fire Branch, which was established in 2012 to deal with the threat of wildfires at 72 installations across the U.S., revealed that it conducts 140,000 acres of prescribed burns and responds to more than 100 wildfires annually.

Wildland Fire Branch battles fire season despite COVID-19

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Check Out This Crazy Cool Video of the 10 Tanker DC-10 Firefighter Doing a Drop.

A spectacular video shows a DC-10 VLAT in action near St. George, Utah, on July 14th, where a lead plane breaks through thick smoke followed by the DC-10, which drops a load of retardant to protect houses threatened by the flame front.

Check Out This Crazy Cool Video of the 10 Tanker DC-10 Firefighter Doing a Drop.

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California, Washington and British Columbia Unite to Protect Forests From Wildfires

Yale Climate Connection provided a radio segment in which the mutual aid wildfire-fighting agreement between British Columbia, Washington state, and California is discussed.

California, Washington and British Columbia Unite to Protect Forests From Wildfires

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Air Attack Issue #10

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Ned Dawson, Publisher of Air Attack Magazine, sent along issue #10, in which Wildfire NOTD subscriber Rob Mauracher, EVP of Sales and Marketing at Viking Air, Ltd., discussed their CL-415EAF and CL-515 aircraft. Anyone who wants to receive future issues of Air Attack Magazine directly can sign up on the VIP list.

Air Attack Issue #10

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Don’t fly drones near fire zones – unless you’re a firefighter

An MSNBC journalist joined Los Angeles Fire Department and others in warning hobby drone operators to keep their aircraft away from active fire scenes due to the danger they pose to firefighting aircraft.

Don’t fly drones near fire zones – unless you’re a firefighter

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Communities threatened by wildfires, 2000-2019

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Kelly Pohl, Policy Director for Headwaters Economics, shared a new website that shows communities across the U.S. threatened by wildfires from 2000-2019.

Communities threatened by wildfires, 2000-2019

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A CALL TO ACTION: Prevent Wildfire Destruction

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Michael Rains sent along the latest update of his "Call to Action," which discusses changes to forest management which are needed to stave off worsening wildfires, with an update for the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that 3,749 people have signed his petition and asking anyone who hasn't to sign to reach 5,000.

A CALL TO ACTION: Prevent Wildfire Destruction

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From baseball stars to forest fires: Southeast Fire Centre water bomber has an interesting past

The colorful history of a Lockheed Electra air-tanker contracted to the Southeast Fire Centre looks back over the lifetime of the aircraft, which can now be spotted in the skies above Castlegar, British Columbia.

From baseball stars to forest fires: Southeast Fire Centre water bomber has an interesting past

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Northwest Forest Threats Include Climate Change, Insects, Disease And Wildfire

In an Oregon Public Broadcasting segment, the threats faced by forests across the Pacific Northwest, including climate change, insect infestations, disease and wildfires, are examined.

Northwest Forest Threats Include Climate Change, Insects, Disease And Wildfire

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Severe weather expected in Plains as wildfires continue out West

A National Weather Service overview shows that gusty winds, coupled with dry, hot conditions, continue to fuel the spread of wildfires in several states, including the 5,400-acre Crews Fire in Santa Clara County, California, and the 18,000-acre Number Fire near Gardnerville, Nevada.

Severe weather expected in Plains as wildfires continue out West

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Aerial Firefighting Market Future Prospects 2025 | are Lockheed Martin, ShinMaywa Industries

Advance Market Analytics released a new study titled 'Global Aerial Firefighting Market,' which provides a complete assessment of the market, including future trends, current growth factors, opinions, facts, and industry-validated market data through 2025.

Aerial Firefighting Market Future Prospects 2025 | are Lockheed Martin, ShinMaywa Industries

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Severe storms and flash flooding in the East, gusty winds set to fuel wildfires in the West

With seven states from California to Wyoming under Red Flag warnings, nearly 50 wildfires, including Southern California's 1,100-acre Soledad Fire and the San Francisco Bay area's 1,000-acre Crews Fire, are burning.

Severe storms and flash flooding in the East, gusty winds set to fuel wildfires in the West

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Severe storms and flash flooding in the East, gusty winds set to fuel wildfires in the West

With seven states from California to Wyoming under Red Flag warnings, nearly 50 wildfires, including Southern California's 1,100-acre Soledad Fire and the San Francisco Bay area's 1,000-acre Crews Fire, are burning.

Severe storms and flash flooding in the East, gusty winds set to fuel wildfires in the West

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Bureau of Land Management officials move to reduce wildfires

The Bureau of Land Management has updated the 2020 prohibitions regarding the use of fire-causing materials on BLM lands throughout Oregon and Washington to include the prohibition of using metal targets, in addition to existing prohibitions against fireworks, exploding targets, and tracer or incendiary devices.

Bureau of Land Management officials move to reduce wildfires

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Risk of large wildfires elevated in parts of West

The National Interagency Fire Center provided an update on the projected wildfire season across the West, where an unusually wet June will delay the onset of more significant fire activity until mid- to late-July.

Risk of large wildfires elevated in parts of West

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As wildfires flare up across West, research highlights risk of ecological change

"Wildfire-driven forest conversion in Western North American landscapes," a new study that was published in the journal BioScience, reveals common themes that scientists have discovered, including increasing impacts of wildfires amid climate change from the borderlands of Mexico and Arizona to the boreal forests of Canada.

As wildfires flare up across West, research highlights risk of ecological change

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Wildfire evacuations in the West, heat wave developing in the East

Gusty winds and extremely dry conditions continued to fuel nearly four dozen wildfires that are currently burning across the West from California to Nebraska.

Wildfire evacuations in the West, heat wave developing in the East

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Howling winds stoking wildfire risk over massive area of western US

Accuweather meteorologists warned that a strong windstorm is causing the rapid spread of wildfires across the southwestern U.S., noting that conditions won't ease up until Tuesday.

Howling winds stoking wildfire risk over massive area of western US

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Cal Fire’s intense helicopter training include air rescue mission with ‘Super Huey’

The next article takes a closer look at CAL FIRE's two-week Basic Helicopter Operations Safety Training course, consisting of 50 hours of rigorous training the first week and 55 hours the second.

Cal Fire’s intense helicopter training include air rescue mission with ‘Super Huey’

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“Our lives should not be sacrificed this easily”: Camp Fire tragedy leads to new wildfire research

Following 2018's deadly Camp Fire, which burned more than 150,000 acres in and around Paradise, California, killing 86 people and destroying 18,000 buildings, researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno, joined colleagues around the U.S. in developing a computational platform for multi-level wildfire risk assessment.

“Our lives should not be sacrificed this easily”: Camp Fire tragedy leads to new wildfire research

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Seeing Through Darkness — The Role of Night Vision Goggles in Nighttime Firefighting

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Rosa Anderson-Jones, Content and Communications Manager at TracPlus Global Ltd in Dunedin, New Zealand, sent along a compilation of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) stories I wrote which highlight the value of NVG in firefighting operations.

Seeing Through Darkness — The Role of Night Vision Goggles in Nighttime Firefighting

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HeliOps/Air Attack Forum

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Ned Dawson, Publisher of Air Attack Magazine, sent along a link to the newly-unveiled HeliOps/Air Attack Forum, in which folks can network with others around the firefighting industry, both in the air and on the ground, and keep up to date with everything in the aerial firefighting and helicopter worlds.

HeliOps/Air Attack Forum

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California Firefighters Add ‘Fire Hawk’ Choppers In Fight Against Wildfires

As California comes under an increased threat of wildfires this summer, CAL FIRE is counting on their new Fire Hawk helicopter, the first of a dozen modified S-70s the state has ordered, to help level the playing field.

California Firefighters Add ‘Fire Hawk’ Choppers In Fight Against Wildfires

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Preparing for peak wildfire season in San Diego amid the pandemic

The CAL FIRE San Diego fire chief and San Diego Gas & Electric's director of fire science and climate adaptation discussed how the region's firefighters are preparing for wildfire season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Preparing for peak wildfire season in San Diego amid the pandemic

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Wildfires: Find out how and why they're getting bigger and more frequent

A graphical presentation provides a detailed comparison of wildfires that have occurred over the years, which seem to be getting larger and occurring more frequently than in years past.

Wildfires: Find out how and why they're getting bigger and more frequent

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8 Facts You Might Not Know About Large Wildfires and Weather

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Craig Clements, Associate Professor at San Jose State University's Fire Weather Research Laboratory, discussed how fire-generated updrafts and strongly turbulent eddies can form along a fire plume’s edges, and fire-modified winds can extend more than a mile from the blaze.

8 Facts You Might Not Know About Large Wildfires and Weather

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Supercomputers and spray foam: How tech can stunt forest fire season

Wildfire NOTD subscribers Brian Fennessy, Orange County Fire Authority's Fire Chief, and Eric Appel, an Assistant Professor in Stanford University's Department of Materials Science & Engineering, discussed some of the latest innovations in the world of wildland firefighting, where technology is leveling the playing field.

Supercomputers and spray foam: How tech can stunt forest fire season

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Southeast to see days of heavy rainfall as critical wildfire conditions linger out West

The National Weather Service warned that the wildfire danger remains critical for the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, as temperatures are hot with dry and breezy conditions.

Southeast to see days of heavy rainfall as critical wildfire conditions linger out West

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Bureau says it will ensure wildfire response across the West

As wildfire activity ramps up across the American West and Alaska, Bureau of Land Management officials discussed how they plan to fight wildfires in the summer of 2020.

Bureau says it will ensure wildfire response across the West

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UCLA Scientists Reports Risk of Massive Wildfires Continues to Grow in California

Researchers at UCLA reported in the journal Environmental Research Letters that 2018's Ranch Fire, which scorched nearly 650 square miles and destroyed 280 homes in Mariposa County, could be a portent of things to come in the Golden State.

UCLA Scientists Reports Risk of Massive Wildfires Continues to Grow in California

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Helinet Aviation enters utility market with new aerial firefighting contracts

Helinet Aviation Services announced the addition of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to Southern California’s aerial firefighting fleet, to be based at Van Nuys Airport to assist with firefighting missions under call-when-needed contracts with the U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE.

Helinet Aviation enters utility market with new aerial firefighting contracts

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Wildfire danger continues in the Southwest as rain chances persist in the Northwest

As wildfires continue to pop up across the landscape, an Accuweather meteorologist provided an outlook on how weather is influencing wildfire activity in various parts of the U.S.

Wildfire danger continues in the Southwest as rain chances persist in the Northwest

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Familiar air tanker spotted in Chico skies

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Bill Douglass, president of Airstrike Firefighters, discussed his organization's efforts to return former Aero Union P-3 air-tankers to the skies at a time when aircraft will be more necessary than ever before over wildfires.

Familiar air tanker spotted in Chico skies

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A National Crisis: Lack of Forest Management Resulting in Destructive Wildfires [and Global Degradation]

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Michael Rains sent along the latest update to his "Call to Action," which discusses changes to forest management which are needed to stave off worsening wildfires, with an update for the COVID-19 pandemic.

A National Crisis: Lack of Forest Management Resulting in Destructive Wildfires [and Global Degradation]

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Fire season being held at bay — for now

The Northeast Oregon regional district forester for the Oregon Department of Forestry reported that spring rains are holding the wildfire season at bay for the time being while local fire agencies are gearing up for summer’s eventual high temperatures and lightning storms.

Fire season being held at bay — for now

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Where the Worst Wildfire Activity Is Expected This Summer

The latest fire season forecast from the National Interagency Fire Center predicted that hot, dry weather and increasing drought conditions across the western United States this summer may result in above-average wildfire potential into September.

Where the Worst Wildfire Activity Is Expected This Summer

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Wildfire Resilience Design Strategies for Architects and Homeowners

A Malibu-based architect shared some tips with ARCHITECT Magazine related to wildfire-resilient residential design for new construction and renovation projects in Southern California and beyond.

Wildfire Resilience Design Strategies for Architects and Homeowners

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‘We are at the mercy of the wildfire-cheatgrass dynamic’; Proposed restoration causes opposing views

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comment on a plan to deal with invasive cheatgrass on approximately 38.5 million acres across the nearly 120 million acres of the sagebrush steppe in the Great Basin, covering the states of Utah, California, Washington, Nevada, Idaho and Oregon.

‘We are at the mercy of the wildfire-cheatgrass dynamic’; Proposed restoration causes opposing views

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BLM Proposes Expedited Review Of Timber Salvage Projects - Proposal Would Allow Agency To Address Threat Posed By Catastrophic Wildfires To Forest Health And Public Safety Across Millions Of Acres In The West

The Bureau of Land Management announced a proposal to establish a new categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act, which would streamline the agency’s review of routine timber salvage projects and operations.

BLM Proposes Expedited Review Of Timber Salvage Projects - Proposal Would Allow Agency To Address Threat Posed By Catastrophic Wildfires To Forest Health And Public Safety Across Millions Of Acres In The West

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Wildfire dilemma: Changes ahead in how the West's forests are managed

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Meg Krawchuk, a Fire Ecologist at Oregon State University, was among the experts commenting on how the way forests are managed could be changing soon.

Wildfire dilemma: Changes ahead in how the West's forests are managed

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CAL FIRE Asks Residents to Complete a Defensible Space & Home Hardening Self-Assessment

CAL FIRE sent along a press release asking residents to complete a defensible space and wildfire hardening assessment for their homes as temperatures heat up and fuel dries out.

CAL FIRE Asks Residents to Complete a Defensible Space & Home Hardening Self-Assessment

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NIFC Preps for Elevated Wildfire Season

The AG Information Network of the West provided an update on the National Interagency Fire Center's wildfire forecast across the western U.S., where areas of southwest Oregon and northern California could see large wildfire potential by June.

NIFC Preps for Elevated Wildfire Season

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What inspired "First put out the FIRE!"

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Jim Petersen, the Founder and President of the Evergreen Foundation, provided a bit of backstory on his inspiration for his book "First put out the FIRE!" and Evergreen's 34 year mission.

What inspired "First put out the FIRE!"

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Conair-50 years in 5 minutes

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Jeff Berry, Director of Business Development at Conair Aerial Firefighting, sent along a video chronicling Conair's history with the following comments: "2020 is Conair’s 51st fire season supporting wildfire control agencies around the world. We put together a video celebrating those 50 past seasons celebrating all the hard work and innovation that has gone into each and every season. Those interested in aircraft history and/or aerial firefighting will enjoy the vintage footage from the 1960’s and 70’s through to the present day."

Conair-50 years in 5 minutes

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Tracking the tinderbox: Stanford scientists map wildfire fuel moisture across western U.S.

Researchers at Stanford University described how harnessing artificial intelligence and new satellite data can "massively improve wildfire studies" in the forthcoming August 2020 issue of Remote Sensing of Environment.

Tracking the tinderbox: Stanford scientists map wildfire fuel moisture across western U.S.

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Tech made to find galaxies sets its sights on wildfires

An astrophysicist from the University of California, Berkeley, discussed how the FUEGO satellite system, short for Fire Urgency Estimator in Geosynchronous Orbit, could help spot wildfires to speed air-tanker response.

Tech made to find galaxies sets its sights on wildfires

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In California, A Push Grows to Turn Dead Trees into Biomass Energy

A Yale article takes a closer look at the debate over how thousands of acres of dead and diseased trees in California and the West could be converted into biomass energy, helping to restore forests and reduce CO2 emissions.

In California, A Push Grows to Turn Dead Trees into Biomass Energy

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USFS COVID-19 Preparedness Letter

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Bill Derr, former Special Agent in Charge U. S. Forest Service, California Region for 18 years, with 20 previous years in fire management, sent along a letter from the National Wildfire Institute sent to the Secretary of Agriculture in regards to COVID-19 preparedness during this year's fire season.

USFS COVID-19 Preparedness Letter

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Top causes of wildfires can be prevented

With up to 70% of all wildfires in Oregon sparked by human activity near homes and communities, this article looks at steps property owners can take to reduce the wildfire danger.

Top causes of wildfires can be prevented

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