Indigenous Land and Historical Wildfire Management

A recently-released chapter in the book "Climatic and Ecological Change in the Americas," completed with contributions from NCEI and partner scientists, explored the “fire resilience” of dry conifer forests, specifically Southwest U.S. ponderosa pine forests, and how Indigenous land management practices over past millennia may have enhanced the fire resilience of these forests.

Indigenous Land and Historical Wildfire Management

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Wildland-urban fire disasters aren't actually a wildfire problem

A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences takes a closer look at the concept that many of the most destructive wildland/urban interface fires are really urban fires initiated by wildfires.

Wildland-urban fire disasters aren't actually a wildfire problem

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Wildfires can unlock toxic metal particles from soils, study finds

A new study published in the journal Nature Communications by researchers at Stanford University shows that benign metal in soils and plants can be transformed into toxic particles by wildfires, easily becoming airborne and endangering the health of all who breath them.

Wildfires can unlock toxic metal particles from soils, study finds

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2023: A year of intense global wildfire activity

Following a fire season in which wildfires produced 2,100 tons of carbon emissions, Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service provided a closer look at wildfire activity around the globe in 2023, region by region.

2023: A year of intense global wildfire activity

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Fire! Open Letter to US Treasury, Energy Secretaries on addressing the threat of forest fire via the bioeconomy

An open letter sent to the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and the U.S. Secretary of Energy by some 70 state forestry associations and companies highlighted the threat to the bioeconomy posed by worsening wildfires.

Fire! Open Letter to US Treasury, Energy Secretaries on addressing the threat of forest fire via the bioeconomy

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Wildfire Management: U.S. House now reviewing proposed legislation to help Oregon

A new wildfire prevention bill before the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at combating wildfires through prevention and healthy forest maintenance is a companion to the Wildfire Resilient Communities Act.

Wildfire Management: U.S. House now reviewing proposed legislation to help Oregon

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New research aimed at protecting wildland firefighters from cancer risk

A new $1.9 billion study being led by researchers at the University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and UCLA is trying to find out why cancer is the number one cause of death in wildland firefighters.

New research aimed at protecting wildland firefighters from cancer risk

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What did we learn from 2023’s destructive wildfires?

A collection of articles from the New York Times, Washington Post, and other news sources highlight the wildfire season globally this year, including steps to be taken after fires and how to reduce their severity next season.

What did we learn from 2023’s destructive wildfires?

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Research shows that wildfires have erased two decades' worth of air quality gains in western United States

A new study published in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health has tabulated the toll from two decades of wildfires on air quality and human health in the continental U.S., finding that they have led to an increase of 670 premature deaths per year from 2000 to 2020 and erased air quality gains across the West.

Research shows that wildfires have erased two decades' worth of air quality gains in western United States

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Burnt Out: Rethinking U.S. Wildfire Fighting Strategy

As global climate change continues, every fire season is becoming longer and drier in the United States, a commentator from the Georgetown University Center for Security Studies advocated for the creation of a National Fire Service that can handle the worsening wildfire situation.

Burnt Out: Rethinking U.S. Wildfire Fighting Strategy

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President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Devotes More Than $468 Million to Advance Wildfire Resilience Across the Country

Department of the Interior officials announced that they have provided more than $468 million in fiscal year 2023 from President Biden’s "Investing in America" agenda to reduce wildfire risk, mitigate impacts and rehabilitate burned areas across the U.S.

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Devotes More Than $468 Million to Advance Wildfire Resilience Across the Country

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2 years with America’s elite firefighters

A New York Times reporter chronicles a two-year stint with the Tallac Hotshots, one of the more than 100 Hotshot crews who battle wildfires across the United States, most of which are part of the U.S. Forest Service.

2 years with America’s elite firefighters

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Preparing for more severe fire seasons: the southern hemisphere

In a continuation of a series on aerial firefighting asset management, AirMed&Rescue Magazine focuses on the Southern Hemisphere and examines how those responsible for fighting wildfires make sure they have the resources available to last the season.

Preparing for more severe fire seasons: the southern hemisphere

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Court to hear evidence against father-son duo accused of starting Caldor Fire

During a two-day court hearing in Placerville this week, prosecutors will unveil evidence for the first time against the father-son duo accused of recklessly sparking the Caldor Fire on August 14, 2021, which went on to destroy the community of Grizzly Flats.

Court to hear evidence against father-son duo accused of starting Caldor Fire

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Scientists show direct link between polluting companies and wildfires in North America

The Union of Concerned Scientists warned that carbon pollution is making the the western U.S. and Canada hotter and drier, which is creating more fuel for wildfires, with nearly 40% of the area burned by forest fires in western North America over a 25-year period attributed to the amount of carbon pollution produced by 88 major fossil fuel producers and cement makers.

Scientists show direct link between polluting companies and wildfires in North America

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Building and rebuilding in wildfire risk areas: Learning to live with fire in Southern California

With climate nonprofit First Street Foundation reporting that, of nearly two million homes in Southern California counties, about 42%, will be at major risk from wildfires over the next 30 years as they become more frequent and severe, ABC News took a closer look at the issue of building and rebuilding in wildfire-prone areas.

Building and rebuilding in wildfire risk areas: Learning to live with fire in Southern California

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California wildfires altering ecosystems, disrupting wildlife habitats: Study

A new study published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that wildfires which have burned large swaths of land in California are reshaping wildlife ecosystems.

California wildfires altering ecosystems, disrupting wildlife habitats: Study

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Heavy Bay Area storm dumps rain, helps end North Bay wildfire season

After considerable rainfall in the San Francisco Bay area over the weekend, Santa Rosa Fire Department officials have declared an end to the 2023 wildfire season, though they warned that they could transition back to wildland preparedness if weather was to get warmer again.

Heavy Bay Area storm dumps rain, helps end North Bay wildfire season

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California’s wildfire tech R&D group has big plans

The California Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development, a central organizing hub that explores emerging technologies that can benefit the Golden State’s wildfire community, is developing new technologies for tracking personnel, detecting wildfires early and improving situational awareness.

California’s wildfire tech R&D group has big plans

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US wildfires have scorched millions of acres in 2023. Is that bad?

Thanks in part to a wet winter in California, this year's wildfire season across the U.S. is turning out to be the quietest in 25 years, with 'only' 2.5 million acres adding up to the fewest acres burned as of this date since 1998, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

US wildfires have scorched millions of acres in 2023. Is that bad?

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Western wildfires expected to intensify until the middle of the century

The latest National Climate Assessment, which comes out every five years, disclosed that wildfires are expected to get hotter, more destructive and more widespread across the West until at least the middle of the century.

Western wildfires expected to intensify until the middle of the century

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Substantial and increasing global losses of timber-producing forest due to wildfires

A new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience took a closer look at the impact that high-severity wildfires have had on the $1.5 trillion-a-year timber industry, combining global maps of logging activity and stand-replacing wildfires to assess how much timber-producing forest has been lost to wildfires this century, and quantifying spatio-temporal changes in annual area lost.

Substantial and increasing global losses of timber-producing forest due to wildfires

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Specialists Seek Answers to Fires in the Ashes

The value of the investigative procedures found in the Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination, a highly detailed, 337-page publication of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group which was created in 2016 with input from 22 state, federal and international agencies, that serves as the benchmark for wildfire investigations, is highlighted in thisarticle.

Specialists Seek Answers to Fires in the Ashes

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With Gusty Winds Forecasted, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Equipment and Personnel

As Santa Ana winds once again gusted through Southern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) forward-deployed critical fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond if needed.

With Gusty Winds Forecasted, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Equipment and Personnel

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Multiple wildfires fueled by drought rage from Texas to North Carolina

NASA satellites revealed that there are more than 400 wildfires of greater than 100 acres in size burning from Texas, across the Southeast and into the mid-Atlantic states, with fires in Louisiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky and Virginia prompting air quality alerts.

Multiple wildfires fueled by drought rage from Texas to North Carolina

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Aerial Firefighting Europe 2023 – Greece Shines

The third installment for the year of the Tangent Link Aerial Firefighting shows was held in Lagonissi, Greece, on October 17th and 18th, bringing industry professionals from Europe and beyond together at Athens' Grand Resort Lagonissi.

Aerial Firefighting Europe 2023 – Greece Shines

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Copernicus: Wildfires in Australia, S. America and Indonesia – A contrasting fire season in the southern tropics

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Mark Parrington, Senior Scientist at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts' Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, discussed variability in wildfire emissions among different countries in the Southern Hemisphere this year.

Copernicus: Wildfires in Australia, S. America and Indonesia – A contrasting fire season in the southern tropics

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UAFA Response on WFMMC Final Report

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Tiffany Taylor, Senior Policy Director at the United Aerial Firefighters Association, sent along a press release about the organization's response to the federal Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission's final report.

UAFA Response on WFMMC Final Report

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The Nature Conservancy to Expand Prescribed Fire Workforce and Partnership with the USDA Forest Service

The Nature Conservancy announced a portfolio of new multiyear agreements with the U.S. Forest Service to develop the prescribed fire workforce and expand the use of proactive beneficial fire to improve the safety of human communities and the health of natural systems.

The Nature Conservancy to Expand Prescribed Fire Workforce and Partnership with the USDA Forest Service

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CAL FIRE Announces Funding To Help Californians Prevent, Mitigate, And Prepare For The Threat Of Wildfire

CAL FIRE sent along an announcement about the availability of up to $117 million in funding for local projects that address the risk of wildfire and reduce wildfire potential to communities, through the department's Wildfire Prevention Grants program.

CAL FIRE Announces Funding To Help Californians Prevent, Mitigate, And Prepare For The Threat Of Wildfire

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California sees below-average wildfire activity, but experts warn that fire season isn't over yet

Although CAL FIRE and U.S. Forest Service officials reported that only 6,164 wildland fires burned 312,739 acres across California through October, versus the 5-Year average of 6,884 wildland fires burning 1,570,571 acres, the wildfire danger has not quite abated as of yet.

California sees below-average wildfire activity, but experts warn that fire season isn't over yet

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Firefighters battling several brush fires in high winds

As Santa Ana winds blew across Southern California this weekend, with gusts of 60-70 mph, a number of wildfires cropped up around the area, including a 5-acre blaze in the West Hills area which Los Angeles Fire Department crews knocked down.

Firefighters battling several brush fires in high winds

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Records Show Insurance Commissioner's Deal with Industry to Expand Wildfire Coverage is a Sham, Says Consumer Watchdog

Documents reveal details of a secret proposal to bail out the insurance industry that Commissioner Lara and insurers unsuccessfully tried to ram through the Legislature during the final days of session in return for a "commitment" from insurers to expand home insurance coverage in wildfire areas to 85% of their market share outside risky areas.

Records Show Insurance Commissioner's Deal with Industry to Expand Wildfire Coverage is a Sham, Says Consumer Watchdog

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From prevention to resilience: Strategies in wildfire mitigation

The Senior Director of Mitigation at Tidal Basin discussed a multifaceted approach to wildfire mitigation, from creating defensible space to early detection systems, offering strategies fostering resilient communities while protecting lives & property.

From prevention to resilience: Strategies in wildfire mitigation

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Turning the Tide on Wildfires: A Glimpse into Climate Change Mitigation Efforts

An environmental engineer discussed some of methods to eliminate the threat of power utilities causing wildfires, touching on Public Safety Power Shutoffs, advanced weather forecasting, grid modernization, and other relevant topics.

Turning the Tide on Wildfires: A Glimpse into Climate Change Mitigation Efforts

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CFP deadline - 2024 Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Mikel Robinson, Executive Director at the International Association of Wildland Fire, sent along a reminder that proposals for presentations at the 7th Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference, which is scheduled for April 15-19, 2024, simultaneously in Boise, Idaho, Canberra, Australia and Tralee, Ireland, must be turned in by October 31st.

CFP deadline - 2024 Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference

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There's still a danger of wildfires, Arizona officials say

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management warned residents of the Grand Canyon State that wildfires are still breaking out in central and southern Arizona even though cooler temperatures are reducing the dangers in the northern part of the state.

There's still a danger of wildfires, Arizona officials say

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Vince Fong introduces AB 297 in support of wildfire prevention tactics

Assembly Bill 297 will address the need to fight wildfires year-round in California, providing local governments and firefighting agencies with continued support from the state to reduce fuel loads and protect their communities, while speeding up grant payments to organizations and department crews that are ultimately responsible for cleaning up overgrown brush.

Vince Fong introduces AB 297 in support of wildfire prevention tactics

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Now's the time to reduce wildfire risk for homes, businesses

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety is offering updated Wildfire Ready guides for homes and businesses which provide critical steps, based on the latest wildfire research, to address ignition risk and lay out a pathway for property owners to build wildfire resilience.

Now's the time to reduce wildfire risk for homes, businesses

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Pay bump for wildland firefighters set to expire, up to 50% could quit

Politicians are warning that if Congress doesn't do something, as many as half of all federal firefighters could walk off the job due to a $20,000 a year pay cut that is set to go into effect in early November.

Pay bump for wildland firefighters set to expire, up to 50% could quit

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NEW REPORT: Economic Impact of Wildfires Higher than Previously Estimated

The Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee released a report authored by the JEC Democratic Majority which stated that wildfires cost the United States between $394 to $893 billion per year in economic costs and damages, a number much higher than previous estimates.

NEW REPORT: Economic Impact of Wildfires Higher than Previously Estimated

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How Megafires Are Remaking the World

A New York Times article takes a closer look at how changing wildfire patterns worldwide could, in the longer term, drive some species out of existence, transform landscapes and utterly remake ecosystems.

How Megafires Are Remaking the World

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California has had another calm wildfire season so far. Here’s why, according to experts

Even though the Golden State has enjoyed a relatively calm wildfire season this year, in which the number of acres burned was less than one third of the five-year average, fire officials warned that the Sacramento region is not fully out of the woods.

California has had another calm wildfire season so far. Here’s why, according to experts

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In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they’re uninsurable

Across the Western United States, existing wildfire dangers are getting worse, with four of the five largest wildfires in California’s history having occurred since 2020, and close to a quarter of the Americans now at risk of catastrophic wildfires living in the eastern half of the country, contributing to the destabilization of the homeowners insurance market.

In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they’re uninsurable

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8 apps to monitor during natural disasters in San Diego and beyond

A list of apps useful for dealing with natural disasters across San Diego County includes two for wildfires: CAL FIRE's Ready for Wildfire, a web-based app that is accessible from a browser; and Wildfire Info, which provides details about current wildfires and prescribed burn activity for locations across the U.S.

8 apps to monitor during natural disasters in San Diego and beyond

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California regulators propose $45M fine against PG&E over state's 2nd-largest wildfire

The California Public Utility Commission is considering levying a $45 million penalty against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. in connection with 2021's Dixie Fire, which burned 963,309 acres, becoming the state's second-largest wildfire in its history.

California regulators propose $45M fine against PG&E over state's 2nd-largest wildfire

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Hotshots working under an ‘unsustainable system’

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Hunter Bassler, a Journalist at Wildfire Today, discussed the first-ever review of the interagency hotshot crew program, conducted by the National Interagency Hotshot Crew Steering Committee, which found that hotshots have been working under an “unsustainable system” and recommended 50 changes to improve current conditions.

Hotshots working under an ‘unsustainable system’

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Legislation aims to prevent wildfires

The Accelerating Collaborative Forest Ecosystem Restoration Act, which is designed to ensure federal land management agencies take proactive steps to reduce fuel available for wildfires on public lands, has been introduced in Congress in response to this summer's Gray and Oregon Road fires in Eastern Washington.

Legislation aims to prevent wildfires

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National Fire News for Thursday, October 5, 2023 - Currently, 33 Large Wildfires Have Burned 386,575 Acres in 10 States

As one new large wildfire was reported in New Mexico yesterday, 33 large wildfires burning on 386,575 acres across 10 states were being fought by about 3,700 wildland firefighters and support personnel.

National Fire News for Thursday, October 5, 2023 - Currently, 33 Large Wildfires Have Burned 386,575 Acres in 10 States

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National Fire News for Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - Currently, 35 Large Wildfires Have Burned 381,659 Acres in 11 States

Although no new large wildfires were reported nationwide yesterday, 35 large wildfires continue to burn on 381,659 acres across 11 states, where 4,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel continue to grapple with the blazes.

National Fire News for Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - Currently, 35 Large Wildfires Have Burned 381,659 Acres in 11 States

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Congress averts firefighter pay cliff and national shutdown

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Hunter Bassler, a Journalist at Wildfire Today, reported that the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate both passed H.R. 5860 to keep federal agencies fully funded, effectively averting a government shutdown, and temporarily keeping federal wildland firefighter pay at its current rate.

Congress averts firefighter pay cliff and national shutdown

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National Fire News for Monday, October 2, 2023 - Five New Large Fires Were Reported Over the Weekend, Two in Mississippi, and Arizona, Colorado and Texas Each Had One

About 4,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel are battling 35 large wildfires which are burning on 381,593 acres across 11 states, including five new large fires that were reported over the weekend: two in Mississippi, and one each in Arizona, Colorado and Texas.

National Fire News for Monday, October 2, 2023 - Five New Large Fires Were Reported Over the Weekend, Two in Mississippi, and Arizona, Colorado and Texas Each Had One

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National Fire News for Friday, September 29, 2023 - New Large Wildfires Were Reported in Colorado and Utah

Around 5,200 wildland firefighters and support personnel, supported by 213 engines and 42 helicopters, continue to battle 32 large wildfires burning on 365,438 acres across nine states, with new blazes reported in Colorado and Utah.

National Fire News for Friday, September 29, 2023 - New Large Wildfires Were Reported in Colorado and Utah

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National Fire News for Thursday, September 28, 2023 - Two New Large Wildfires Were Reported in Washington - Thirty-Eight Large Wildfires Have Burned 395,936 Acres in Nine States

About 5,300 wildland firefighters and support personnel are currently battling 38 wildfires burning on 395,936 acres across nine states, including two new large wildfires that broke out in Washington state.

National Fire News for Thursday, September 28, 2023 - Two New Large Wildfires Were Reported in Washington - Thirty-Eight Large Wildfires Have Burned 395,936 Acres in Nine States

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National Fire News for Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - National Multi-agency Coordination Group at NIFC Moved to National Preparedness Level (PL) 2 Due to Moderating Fire Weather Conditions

Although the NIFC moved to National Preparedness Level 2 due to improving weather conditions, 6,550 wildland firefighters and support personnel continued to battle 42 large wildfires that are burning on 431,215 acres across 11 states.

National Fire News for Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - National Multi-agency Coordination Group at NIFC Moved to National Preparedness Level (PL) 2 Due to Moderating Fire Weather Conditions

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National Fire News for Monday, September 25, 2023 - Currently, 44 Large Wildfires Have Burned 439,366 Acres in 11 States

In a year which has already seen 44,207 wildfires burn 2,385,676 acres nationwide, more than 7,100 wildland firefighters and support personnel continued to battle 44 large wildfires that are burning on 439,366 acres across 11 states.

National Fire News for Monday, September 25, 2023 - Currently, 44 Large Wildfires Have Burned 439,366 Acres in 11 States

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CAL FIRE Establishes New Training Program To Increase Defensible Space And Home Hardening Efforts

CAL FIRE sent along a press release about the Office of the State Fire Marshal establishing a statewide program to allow qualified entities to support the Department in its defensible space and home hardening assessment and education efforts.

CAL FIRE Establishes New Training Program To Increase Defensible Space And Home Hardening Efforts

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National Fire News for Thursday, September 21, 2023 - Fifty-Six Large Wildfires Have Burned 462,794 Acres in 10 States

More than 8,200 wildland firefighters and support personnel, assisted by dozens of aircraft, battled 56 large wildfires that are burning on 462,794 acres across 10 states, with one new large wildfire reported in Texas.

National Fire News for Thursday, September 21, 2023 - Fifty-Six Large Wildfires Have Burned 462,794 Acres in 10 States

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How wildfire smoke is erasing years of progress toward cleaning up America's air

Researchers at Harvard University's Center for the Environment, along with their colleagues at Stanford and other institutions, reported in a new study published Wednesday in the journal Nature that smoke from wildfires has erased roughly 25% of years of air quality gains across the U.S.

How wildfire smoke is erasing years of progress toward cleaning up America's air

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Live Burn Demonstration Shows Effectiveness Of Research- Based Wildfire Mitigation Actions In Wildfire Prepared Home

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), in collaboration with CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal and Sacramento City Fire, conducted a live wildfire demonstration to show the effectiveness of research-based wildfire mitigation actions in its Wildfire Prepared Home designation program.

Live Burn Demonstration Shows Effectiveness Of Research- Based Wildfire Mitigation Actions In Wildfire Prepared Home

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National Fire News for Monday, September 18, 2023 - Two New Large Wildfires Were Reported One in Montana and One in Oregon

Two new large wildfires were reported on Monday, one in Montana and one in Oregon, as more than 9,000 firefighters continued to battle 67 large wildfires burning on 480,604 acres across 12 states.

National Fire News for Monday, September 18, 2023 - Two New Large Wildfires Were Reported One in Montana and One in Oregon

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Wildfire Mitigation Is a Risk Management Strategy That Begins at Ground Zero

Irvine, California-based CoreLogic used the wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii, Boulder County, Colorado, and Paradise, California, to underscore the reality that now is the time for property owners to take actions to reduce the wildfire risk around their homes and businesses.

Wildfire Mitigation Is a Risk Management Strategy That Begins at Ground Zero

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Ready for Anything: Cal OES Utilizes Fleet of More than 270 Fire Engines to Respond to All-Hazards Events

Cal OES has readied a fleet of more than 270 fire engines for use by over 60 local government partners across the state, including most recently, the first ever engine assigned to a Tribal Nation, through the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System.

Ready for Anything: Cal OES Utilizes Fleet of More than 270 Fire Engines to Respond to All-Hazards Events

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Northern Hemisphere wildfires: A summer of extremes

Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service provided a detailed overview of wildfires which have pummeled the Northern Hemisphere this year, beginning with Canada in the spring, then moving to Europe and even Hawaii as temperatures warmed, causing carbon dioxide levels to spike.

Northern Hemisphere wildfires: A summer of extremes

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Scientist says he 'left out the full truth' to get climate change wildfire study published in journal

A new study published in the journal Nature which stated that human-caused climate warming has increased the frequency of extremely fast-spreading California wildfires has come into question from the unlikeliest of critics—its own lead author, who said that the study didn't look at poor forest management and other factors that are just as, if not more, important to fire behavior.

Scientist says he 'left out the full truth' to get climate change wildfire study published in journal

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A Call To Action, Update, Rev. 16.8

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Michael Rains, a former Deputy Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, sent along Revision 16.8 of his Call to Action and Summary. If you haven't already done so, don’t forget to sign the petition.

A Call To Action, Update, Rev. 16.8

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Texas A&M Forest Service: Nearly 7,000 acres over 22 new wildfires burned

Texas A&M Forest Service officials reported that firefighters responded to 22 new wildfires over the weekend that were burning on 6,776 acres across the Lone Star State, as a high-pressure ridge moved westward, offering the possibility of showers and thunderstorms from Lubbock to Lufkin.

Texas A&M Forest Service: Nearly 7,000 acres over 22 new wildfires burned

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Scientists identify ‘opportunity hotspots’ to tackle wildfire-related carbon loss in the US West

New research published in the journal Environmental Research Letters highlights widespread “opportunity hot spots” in the western United States for using proactive forest management, such as forest thinning, prescribed fire, and cultural burning, to reduce the risk of losing carbon to future wildfires.

Scientists identify ‘opportunity hotspots’ to tackle wildfire-related carbon loss in the US West

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2023 wildfires burned least amount of acres in at least a decade

National Interagency Fire Center officials reported that, although wildfires have burned more than 2,000,000 acres this year, that total puts it well below the 10-year average of 5.5 million acres, marking it as the lowest number of acres burned since at least 2013.

2023 wildfires burned least amount of acres in at least a decade

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National Fire News for Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - Four New Large Wildfires Were Reported, Three in Texas, and One in Arkansas

Nearly 15,900 firefighters continued to battle 72 large wildfires burning on 489,813 acres in 13 states, with four new large wildfires reported on Tuesday: three in Texas and one in Arkansas.

National Fire News for Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - Four New Large Wildfires Were Reported, Three in Texas, and One in Arkansas

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National Fire News for Monday, September 4, 2023 - Currently, 72 Large Wildfires Have Burned 489,280 Acres in 12 States

With no new large wildfires reported over Labor Day weekend, 72 large blazes continued to burn on 489,280 acres in 12 states, as nearly 17,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel struggled to snuff them out.

National Fire News for Monday, September 4, 2023 - Currently, 72 Large Wildfires Have Burned 489,280 Acres in 12 States

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North America’s summer of wildfire smoke: 2023 was only the beginning

Air quality scientists from the University of Iowa weighed in on a summer in which the Midwest and the East Coast were inundated in wildfire smoke from massive blazes burning across Canada, saying that this may signal the new normal.

North America’s summer of wildfire smoke: 2023 was only the beginning

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National Fire News for Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Nine New Large Wildfires Were Reported Yesterday, Two in Idaho, Louisiana and Montana, and Arizona, Mississippi and Texas Each Had One

More than 20,000 personnel grappled with 88 large wildfires burning on 597,424 acres in 15 states, including two new blazes each in Idaho, Louisiana and Montana, and one each in Arizona, Mississippi and Texas.

National Fire News for Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Nine New Large Wildfires Were Reported Yesterday, Two in Idaho, Louisiana and Montana, and Arizona, Mississippi and Texas Each Had One

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National Fire News for Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - Seven New Large Wildfires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Oregon and Four in Mississippi

Seven new large wildfires, three in Oregon and four in Mississippi, brought the total of major wildfires burning on 597,424 acres in 15 states to 81, as more than 19,846 firefighters and support personnel battled the blazes.

National Fire News for Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - Seven New Large Wildfires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Oregon and Four in Mississippi

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Wet Conditions Delay Wildfire Detection

In a new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, researchers showed that moisture conditions of fuel following storms that sparked wildfires delay detection of those blazes, wetter conditions tending to cause “holdover” fires that take days to detect.

Wet Conditions Delay Wildfire Detection

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Air Attack Issue #29

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Ned Dawson, Publisher of Air Attack Magazine, sent along issue #29. Anyone who wants to receive future issues of Air Attack Magazine directly can sign up on the VIP list at https://c926.drhinternet.net/ga/front/forms/2/subscriptions/new/.

Air Attack Issue #29

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National Fire News for Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Two New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Mississippi and Texas Each Had One

A total of 75 wildfires burned 625,387 acres across 14 states, with two new large fires reported in Mississippi and Texas, as more than 18,250 wildland firefighters and support personnel battled the incidents.

National Fire News for Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Two New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Mississippi and Texas Each Had One

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From Europe to Canada to Hawaii, photos capture destructive power of wildfires

A series of photos captures the global nature of wildfires which have blazed across the Northern Hemisphere through the spring and summer months, wreaking havoc from Europe to Canada to Hawaii.

From Europe to Canada to Hawaii, photos capture destructive power of wildfires

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As weather cools in Oregon, firefighters make progress battling blazes

A summary of wildfires currently burning across the Beaver State finds that firefighters are making headway amid cloudy skies and cooler weather, with the 12,000-acre Lookout Fire in Lane and Linn counties now 5% contained.

As weather cools in Oregon, firefighters make progress battling blazes

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National Fire News for Monday, August 21, 2023 - Eight New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Texas, Two in Florida, and Washington, And Idaho Had One

More than 15,700 wildland firefighters and support personnel are battling 98 wildfires that have burned 652,223 acres across 15 states, with eight new large fires reported: three in Texas, two in Florida and Washington, and one in Idaho.

National Fire News for Monday, August 21, 2023 - Eight New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Texas, Two in Florida, and Washington, And Idaho Had One

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The US cities where wildfires threaten the most homes

Irvine-based CoreLogic has released their latest study on which parts of the country are at greatest risk from wildfires, and, as usual, California tops the list of neighborhoods with the most homes at risk.

The US cities where wildfires threaten the most homes

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Wildfires Could Damage $11 Billion Worth Of Properties In Coming Decades, Study Finds

A new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters predicted that wildfires could do upwards of $22 billion worth of property damage by 2049, especially in the West, if climate action and policy changes were not implemented.

Wildfires Could Damage $11 Billion Worth Of Properties In Coming Decades, Study Finds

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National Fire News for Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - Three New Large Fires Were Reported, One in California, Hawaii, and Florida

A total of 77 large wildfires continue to burn on 534,967 acres across 14 states, where more than 10,100 wildland firefighters and support personnel, assisted by dozens of aircraft, battled the blazes, including three new fires in California, Hawaii and Florida.

National Fire News for Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - Three New Large Fires Were Reported, One in California, Hawaii, and Florida

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National Fire News for Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Four New Large Fires Were Reported, One in Arizona, Hawaii, Mississippi, and Washington - Upcountry Fire on Maui is 2,170 Acres and 85% Contained

As more than 10,000 firefighters continued to battle 85 large wildfires that have burned 546,988 acres across 12 states, four new large fires were reported in Arizona, Hawaii, Mississippi and Washington.

National Fire News for Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Four New Large Fires Were Reported, One in Arizona, Hawaii, Mississippi, and Washington - Upcountry Fire on Maui is 2,170 Acres and 85% Contained

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National Fire News for Monday, August 14, 2023 - Texas and Alaska Each Reported One New Large Fire Yesterday

Nationally, 85 large wildfires are currently burning on 546,988 acres in 12 states, where more than 10,300 wildland firefighters and support personnel, supported by aircraft, are assigned to incidents across the country.

National Fire News for Monday, August 14, 2023 - Texas and Alaska Each Reported One New Large Fire Yesterday

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Forest Service Awards 5 Spots on $7.2B Wildfire Airtanker Services Contract

The U.S. Forest Service has awarded Airtanker Services 2023 contracts to 10 Tanker Air Carrier, Aero Air, Aero Flite, Coulson Aviation USA and Neptune Aviation on a potential 10-year, $7.2 billion contract for wildland fire air-tanker support services.

Forest Service Awards 5 Spots on $7.2B Wildfire Airtanker Services Contract

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National Fire News For Thursday, August 10, 2023 - Four New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Texas and One in Louisiana

Four new large wildfires were reported on Thursday - three in Texas and one in Louisiana - while more than 10,800 personnel, supported by aircraft, grappled with 88 additional blazes burning on 546,527 acres across 12 states.

National Fire News For Thursday, August 10, 2023 - Four New Large Fires Were Reported Yesterday, Three in Texas and One in Louisiana

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National Fire News For Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - Six New Large Fires Were Reported, Two in Alaska and One in Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas

Currently, more than 10,500 firefighters are battling 85 large wildfires burning on 540,084 acres across 12 states, with six new large fires reported: two in Alaska and one each in Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas.

National Fire News For Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - Six New Large Fires Were Reported, Two in Alaska and One in Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas

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Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 3

Aviation Week published the third in a series of articles which take a closer look at the difficult and dangerous job of aerial firefighting, focusing on the wide variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft battling wildfires across the U.S.

Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 3

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Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 2

Aviation Week published the second in a series of articles which take a closer look at the difficult and dangerous job of aerial firefighting, focusing on the wide variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft battling wildfires across the U.S.

Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 2

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Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 1

Aviation Week published the first in a series of articles which take a closer look at the difficult and dangerous job of aerial firefighting, focusing on a wide variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft battling wildfires across the U.S.

Aerial Firefighting Involves Heat, Smoke And Turbulence, Part 1

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Cal Fire ramping up use of nighttime helicopters ahead of peak wildfire season

CAL FIRE's Chief Helicopter Pilot discussed how the agency's pilots are practicing night operations around Folsom Lake as they utilize a growing fleet of helicopters this fire season to fight wildfires at night.

Cal Fire ramping up use of nighttime helicopters ahead of peak wildfire season

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Here’s where active wildfires are burning in the US

As wildfires continue to burn across North America from California to Canada and the Carolinas, the Chicago Tribune provided an interactive map which allows users to examine wildland blazes burning throughout the region.

Here’s where active wildfires are burning in the US

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Climate alarmists falsely claim the world is literally on fire

As wildfires continue to make headlines this summer, data from satellites revealed that, since the early 2000s when 3% of the world’s landmass caught fire, the area burned annually has actually trended downward, with a record low of 2.2% burned in 2022.

Climate alarmists falsely claim the world is literally on fire

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Northern hemisphere summer marked by heatwaves and wildfires: WMO

The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization examined a summer of extreme weather in the Northern Hemisphere, which has spawned record temperatures and wildfires that have caused devastation, dozens of casualties, and forced thousands to be evacuated in both North America and Europe.

Northern hemisphere summer marked by heatwaves and wildfires: WMO

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More than two dozens wildfires burning across Oregon

There are currently 25 wildfires burning across the Beaver State, including the Bedrock Fire east of Eugene in the Willamette National Forest and the Flat Fire which is burning down south near Agness.

More than two dozens wildfires burning across Oregon

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Firefighter pens memoir on fighting wildland fires

An author and retired wildland firefighter discussed her new book, Burnt: A Memoir of Fighting Fire, that focuses on the challenges of fighting wildfires in the West, also discussing how wildfires in Canada impact people in the U.S.

Firefighter pens memoir on fighting wildland fires

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Helena plays a key role in aerial fire suppression efforts

An article provides an overview of operations at the U.S. Forest Service air-tanker base located at Montana's Helena Regional Airport, which services firefighting aircraft ranging from SEATs to VLATs that fight wildfires all over the West.

Helena plays a key role in aerial fire suppression efforts

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A look at what goes into a wildfire air attack

A U.S. Forest Service Air Attack pilot discussed the complexity of coordinating aerial firefighting operations over a wildfire during a 4-hour shift that would probably give airport air traffic controllers nightmares trying to coordinate.

A look at what goes into a wildfire air attack

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Congressman LaMalfa Introduces the ‘Fair Pay For Federal Firefighters Act’ to Head off Impending Pay Cuts

Congressman LaMalfa introduced H.R. 4831, the "Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act" in Congress yesterday, which will establish a new base pay rate scale, with the largest increases to base pay for federal wildland firefighters at the lowest end of the pay scale.

Congressman LaMalfa Introduces the ‘Fair Pay For Federal Firefighters Act’ to Head off Impending Pay Cuts

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A small, special force of firefighters

The fire management chief with the Idaho Department of Lands discussed how the agency conducts a national search to find the right people for the job, often relying on word of month for recruitment.

A small, special force of firefighters

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A Senate panel has advanced legislation to avert wildland firefighter ‘pay cliff’

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act (S. 2272), introduced last week by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and a bipartisan group of five other U.S. Senators, to the floor on Wednesday for consideration by the full Senate in an effort to avoid the wildland firefighter 'pay cliff.'

A Senate panel has advanced legislation to avert wildland firefighter ‘pay cliff’

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U.S. firefighters continue to support Canada during record-breaking wildfires

The National Interagency Fire Center sent along a press release about how the National Interagency Coordination Center has dispatched more than 2,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel from the U.S. to assist with wildfires currently burning in Canada.

U.S. firefighters continue to support Canada during record-breaking wildfires

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Air quality improves for millions as Canadian wildfire smoke begins to move out

Millions of people from the West to Northeast and Southeast are starting to breathe a little easier on Wednesday as thick plumes of smoke from wildfires burning in Canada begin to move out of the U.S.

Air quality improves for millions as Canadian wildfire smoke begins to move out

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Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Northeast with 137 million under air quality alerts across the US

Nearly 137 million Americans from the West to the Northeast are under air quality alerts as smoke from wildfires burning in Canada continues to billow into the northern US, sparking unhealthy air quality warnings.

Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Northeast with 137 million under air quality alerts across the US

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Canadian wildfire smoke causes air quality alerts from Montana to Ohio

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued air quality alerts for states stretching from Montana to Ohio because of smoke blowing in from Canadian wildfires across much of the Great Lakes, Midwest, and northern High Plains.

Canadian wildfire smoke causes air quality alerts from Montana to Ohio

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USDA Forest Service invests $20M to restore forests, reduce wildfire risk, and create jobs in 18 states

U.S. Forest Service announced Thursday that it is investing more than $20 million in projects across 18 states to reduce wildfire risk and restore healthy forests, while creating jobs through USDA’s Good Neighbor Authority.

USDA Forest Service invests $20M to restore forests, reduce wildfire risk, and create jobs in 18 states

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A century of fire suppression is worsening wildfires and hurting forests

Wildfire experts weighed in on the perilous situation America's forests are in after a century of wildfire suppression, which, coupled with climate change's increased temperatures, is leading to worsening wildfires and the inability of new seedlings to replace burned stands.

A century of fire suppression is worsening wildfires and hurting forests

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2023 wildfire season in US off to the quietest start in at least a decade

National Interagency Fire Center data showed that the U.S. is experiencing its quietest start to a wildfire season in at least the last 10 years, noting that, as of July 10th, only 731,382 acres had burned, compared to 4,845,027 acres last year by that date.

2023 wildfire season in US off to the quietest start in at least a decade

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NASA Tests Mobile Air Traffic Kit During Wildfire Prevention Operations

NASA researchers tested a mobile air traffic management kit for remote ground pilots to drop Dragon Eggs (incendiary ping pong balls) across forests throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.

NASA Tests Mobile Air Traffic Kit During Wildfire Prevention Operations

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CAL FIRE and University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia Program Join Forces to Enhance Wildfire Response with Artificial Intelligence Implementation Trial

CAL FIRE sent along a press release about their partnering with UCSD's ALERTCalifornia program to improve wildfire response time in the San Bernardino Unit, Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit, Nevada Yuba Placer Unit, Shasta-Trinity Unit, and San Luis Obispo Unit.

CAL FIRE and University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia Program Join Forces to Enhance Wildfire Response with Artificial Intelligence Implementation Trial

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Fighting fire with feds: Hearing focuses on more intensive forest management

In the aftermath of a hearing by the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in Washington, D.C. in June, the Wyoming State Forester discussed how the need for reducing wildfire risk in the United States will require more than just working with wildland firefighters to "put out the fire."

Fighting fire with feds: Hearing focuses on more intensive forest management

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OCFA Outlines How to Protect Your Home as Wildfire Season Approaches

A public information officer for the Orange County Fire Authority offered an online home assessment tool, wildfire hazard maps and other tools to help Southern California homeowners prepare for the inevitable wildfires of summer.

OCFA Outlines How to Protect Your Home as Wildfire Season Approaches

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Fire Aviation Asset Management

The head of the International Wildfire Consulting Group, a 20-year CAL FIRE veteran who was once the CEO of Global Super Tanker, discussed how air-tanker use can be dictated by politics, planning, funding, experience, or preference, and where at times these factors can combine to frustrate the efforts of fire managers to acquire the aerial resources they need to fight a wildfire.

Fire Aviation Asset Management

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Weather tracker: Toronto and New York ranked most polluted from Canada wildfires

During a period in which more than 500 wildfires have been raging across Canadian provinces, spreading an orange-brown haze across eastern Canada, as well as the Midwest and Northeast regions of the US, major North American cities like Toronto and New York have been ranked as the most polluted urban areas in the world.

Weather tracker: Toronto and New York ranked most polluted from Canada wildfires

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Weather tracker: 100m people in US under air quality warnings as wildfires spread

Wildfire smoke from more than 450 blazes currently burning in Canada has inundated around 100 million people in the U.S., with some states labeled as having “unhealthy” or “very unhealthy” conditions.

Weather tracker: 100m people in US under air quality warnings as wildfires spread

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Summer wildfire threat could imperil unexpected US regions: the Northeast and Midwest

The Fire Director for the National Interagency Fire Center warned that, instead of the West being the focal point for wildfires this summer, there are elevated fire conditions all the way into August from Minnesota to Maine and down along the Eastern Seaboard.

Summer wildfire threat could imperil unexpected US regions: the Northeast and Midwest

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A Multibillion-Dollar Forest Sweep Could Help Stem Western Wildfires. Will It Be Enough?

One year into what’s envisioned as a decade-long effort, federal land managers are scrambling to catch up after falling behind on several of their priority forests for thinning, even as they exceeded goals elsewhere.

A Multibillion-Dollar Forest Sweep Could Help Stem Western Wildfires. Will It Be Enough?

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These Tech Companies Think They Can ‘Solve’ the Wildfire Crisis

Tech companies are doing their part to reduce the number of catastrophic wildfires through technology products or services they can offer to utilities, insurance companies, or large landowners like governments or forestry companies that use internet-connected devices, supply chain management, and artificial intelligence to detect wildfires before they burn out of control.

These Tech Companies Think They Can ‘Solve’ the Wildfire Crisis

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Adapting to Wildfires in a Warming World

The Council on Foreign Relations provided a broad overview of the growing problem of wildfires, focusing on the unprecedented impact of Canadian wildfires this spring, both on Canada directly and, through choking clouds of smoke, across the eastern portion of the United States.

Adapting to Wildfires in a Warming World

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Canada-U.S. shared wildfire response pact includes shared equipment, people

Canada and the United States agreed to replace an “ad hoc” approach to helping each other battle forest fires with a formal agreement Thursday that spells out a plan to more efficiently share resources and expertise across the border.

Canada-U.S. shared wildfire response pact includes shared equipment, people

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Tracker: Where Canadian wildfire smoke is pushing into Great Lakes, Upper Midwest

As Canadian wildfires continue to rage in multiple provinces, Fox News provided a wildfire smoke tracker that details where smoke from hundreds of wildland blazes will end up across the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest portions of the U.S.



Tracker: Where Canadian wildfire smoke is pushing into Great Lakes, Upper Midwest

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Lockheed trains battlefield expertise on fighting wildfires

The Vice President of C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) programs at Lockheed Martin discussed how tools they have developed for intelligence gathering and communications on the battlefield can be applied to detecting fires and deploying response resources.

Lockheed trains battlefield expertise on fighting wildfires

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Western states may avoid the worst of wildfire season this year — here's why

Above-average snowfall and rain in the West this year, combined with an infusion of federal funds for forestry and fire prevention work, has afforded the region a reprieve from intense wildfires as the season begins, even as Canada experiences what is on track to be its worst fire season on record.

Western states may avoid the worst of wildfire season this year — here's why

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Poor Air Quality Isn't The Only Way Wildfires Affect Cities

Looking beyond the obvious problems wildfires cause every day, the World Resources Institute listed five ways that wildfires can have an impact on cities hundreds or even thousands of miles away.

Poor Air Quality Isn't The Only Way Wildfires Affect Cities

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'Skycrane' Added To Riverside County's Firefighting Arsenal

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department officials announced that an S-64 "Skycrane" helicopter will augment the airborne firefighting fleet of S-2 air-tankers and UH-1 helicopters stationed at Hemet-Ryan Airport this summer.

'Skycrane' Added To Riverside County's Firefighting Arsenal

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Biden-Harris Administration Outlines Strategic Priorities to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires Across the Nation

The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior issued a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year on Wednesday.

Biden-Harris Administration Outlines Strategic Priorities to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires Across the Nation

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Satellite images show smoke plume from Canada wildfires moving into Upper Midwest

Fox News meteorologists provided an update on smoke from Canadian wildfires that is creating unhealthy air quality in parts of Upper Midwest, satellite imagery showing the plume of smoke continuing to move further into the U.S.

Satellite images show smoke plume from Canada wildfires moving into Upper Midwest

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Report highlights recruitment barriers for federal firefighters

A new report from the Government Accounting Office highlighted recruitment barriers for federal firefighters even as wildfires destroyed more than 12,000 homes, businesses, and other structures in the U.S. on average each year from 2017 to 2021.

Report highlights recruitment barriers for federal firefighters

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Air quality slowly getting better, but threat of more wildfire smoke looms

With cooler temperatures and higher humidity helping tamp down wildfire activity across Quebec, Canada, major U.S. cities inundated by wildfire smoke last week will soon experience better air quality.

Air quality slowly getting better, but threat of more wildfire smoke looms

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Graphics show how smoke from Canadian wildfires is turning US skies hazy – and hazardous

As smoke from more than 400 wildfires in Canada continues to drift across the U.S. border, turning skies hazy over the Midwest and Eastern states and forcing Americans to take precautions against breathing in harmful pollutants, USA Today provided some graphics to show the impact of the pollution.

Graphics show how smoke from Canadian wildfires is turning US skies hazy – and hazardous

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U.S. deploys over 600 firefighters to battle Canada's wildfires

White House officials announced that the U.S. has deployed over 600 firefighting personnel to Canada to help tackle more than 400 wildfires, over half of which were listed as "out of control" on Wednesday.

U.S. deploys over 600 firefighters to battle Canada's wildfires

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Bipartisan Western Senators Push to Increase Wildland Firefighter Recruitment, Retention

Senator Dianne Feinstein joined a bipartisan group of Western senators to urge the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs to consider a long-term solution to increase wildland firefighter recruitment and retention.

Bipartisan Western Senators Push to Increase Wildland Firefighter Recruitment, Retention

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Canadian wildfire smoke returns to parts of the Midwest and Northeast

As numerous large Canadian wildfires continue to burn out of control from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador, wildfire smoke is sweeping south across parts of the Midwestern U.S., including the Ohio River Valley, and will spread to much of the Northeast over the next 24 hours, peaking today and forecast to disperse on Wednesday.

Canadian wildfire smoke returns to parts of the Midwest and Northeast

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Canadian fires bring dangerous air quality to the US, impacting millions of Americans

Dangerous air quality will be a significant issue for millions of Americans to deal with early this week, as wildfires continue to ignite throughout Canada, with much of that smoke coming from new blazes burning in Quebec Province.

Canadian fires bring dangerous air quality to the US, impacting millions of Americans

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Wildfires threaten to undo decades of progress in fighting air pollution

Climate change threatens to reverse decades of progress in cleaning America’s air, especially in the West, where unhealthy air alerts triggered by pollution are rising in dozens of cities and counties, according to the American Lung Association, mainly due to wildfires.

Wildfires threaten to undo decades of progress in fighting air pollution

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How do air tankers get to California wildfires so quickly?

A Fox News video provides some background information on CAL FIRE air-tanker operations, noting that firefighting aircraft can respond to the report of a wildfire anywhere in the Golden State within 20 minutes.

How do air tankers get to California wildfires so quickly?

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Canada wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts in Northeastern U.S.

Plumes of smoke from wildfires blazing across southeastern Canada's Nova Scotia Province are drifting across the Northeastern U.S. and prompting air quality alerts in several cities through Wednesday.

Canada wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts in Northeastern U.S.

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National Fire News for Last Week of May, 2023 – Since January 1, 17,292 Wildfires Have Burned 498,820 Acres Across the United States

Fire officials reported one new large wildfire in Oregon, as seven large fires continued to burn on 46,369 acres in six states in a year in which 17,292 wildfires have burned 498,820 acres across the U.S. so far.

National Fire News for Last Week of May, 2023 – Since January 1, 17,292 Wildfires Have Burned 498,820 Acres Across the United States

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Climate Hits Home: Wildfires in the American West, with Kimi Barrett

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Kimiko Barrett, Wildfire Research & Policy Lead for Headwaters Economics, discussed the growing wildfire problem in the West; how climate change is affecting wildfire in the region; the ecological function of wildfire; and how local and state governments in the West are mitigating wildfire risk.

Climate Hits Home: Wildfires in the American West, with Kimi Barrett

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How global warming and a wet winter may impact the U.S. wildfire season

Wildfire season in most parts of the western U.S. may be delayed this summer, with heavy snow still covering many mountain ranges, national fire forecasters say, but the risk of destructive wildfires continues to trend upward as the climate warms, one factor making it more difficult to predict how the season will shake out.

How global warming and a wet winter may impact the U.S. wildfire season

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Firefighters call for improved fire shelters as wildfire seasons get hotter, longer and more dangerous

As we head into the 2023 wildfire season, veteran firefighters and wildland fire experts are advising the federal government that it needs to develop a better version of the fire shelter meant to save firefighter’s lives when caught in a burnover.

Firefighters call for improved fire shelters as wildfire seasons get hotter, longer and more dangerous

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High-temperature wildfire during end-Permian caused collapse of tropical rainforest ecosystems, suggests study

A joint research group from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing University and Yunnan University confirmed that large-scale, high-temperature wildfires led to the largest of five mass extinctions and the changeover of vegetation during the Permian-Triassic transition period, approximately 251.9 million years ago.

High-temperature wildfire during end-Permian caused collapse of tropical rainforest ecosystems, suggests study

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Air quality alerts in effect as Canadian wildfire smoke smothers parts of northern US

As wildfires which have blackened more than 2 million acres across Canada continued to burn, northern states, including Montana and North Dakota, are inundated with smoke, spiking air quality at unhealthy levels across the region.

Air quality alerts in effect as Canadian wildfire smoke smothers parts of northern US

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