Woman firefighter on Brazil frontline after 2020 flames took her baby

A firefighter who lost her baby to smoke inhalation during a record-breaking year for wildfires which saw 30% of Brazil's Pantanal burn is on the frontlines this year, fighting back the flames in that drought-stricken region.

Woman firefighter on Brazil frontline after 2020 flames took her baby

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Wildfires rage across three states as evacuations, searches continue

USA Today provided a summary of wildfires currently burning across Oregon, Washington, and New Mexico that have scorched thousands of acres, destroyed a number of homes and killed at least two people.

Wildfires rage across three states as evacuations, searches continue

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World not ready for climate change-fueled wildfires: Experts

Following wildfires that have already burned swathes through Turkey, Canada, Greece and the United States early this season as extreme heat waves push temperatures to scorching highs, researchers discussed whether the world is prepared for the increasing ferocity of wildfires turbocharged by climate change.

World not ready for climate change-fueled wildfires: Experts

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Extreme wildfires doubled over past two decades: Study

A new study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution shows that the frequency and intensity of extreme wildfires has more than doubled worldwide over the past two decades as human activity has warmed the planet.

Extreme wildfires doubled over past two decades: Study

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Biden-Harris Administration provides nearly $11 million to advance wildland fire research

The National Interagency Fire Center sent along a press release in which the interagency Joint Fire Science Program announced its Fiscal Year 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for wildland fire research priorities, in which nearly $11 million will be awarded across federal, state, Tribal and local governments, other Tribal entities, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private groups to advance wildland fire research and scientific exchange.

Biden-Harris Administration provides nearly $11 million to advance wildland fire research

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Romney’s wildfire legislation unveiled as fire season is well underway

More than two dozen recommendations from a Congressionally-established wildfire prevention and mitigation commission are incorporated in the EMBER (Enhancing Mitigation and Building Effective Resilience) Act, unveiled Thursday by U.S. Senator Mitt Romney, which outlined the urgent need for an expanded workforce to mitigate wildland fires.

Romney’s wildfire legislation unveiled as fire season is well underway

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Large wildfires are burning across the West, NIFC helps coordinate firefighting resources

The Center Manager at the National Interagency Coordination Center in Boise, Idaho, reported that they are coordinating the fight against about 20 large wildfires that are currently burning across the U.S.

Large wildfires are burning across the West, NIFC helps coordinate firefighting resources

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Rep. Peters, Chair Westerman Introduce Historic Wildfire Prevention and Forest Management Legislation

Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4) introduced the Fix Our Forests Act on Tuesday, a comprehensive, bipartisan bill that will restore forest health, protect communities from megafires, and reduce catastrophic wildfires that contribute to pollution and climate change.

Rep. Peters, Chair Westerman Introduce Historic Wildfire Prevention and Forest Management Legislation

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In western U.S., 20 wildfires burn over 100,000 acres

A score of wildfires burning across the West have scorched more than 100,000 acres, including over a dozen fires in California, where the Post Fire had ballooned to 15,000 acres in size by Monday night, just two days after igniting.

In western U.S., 20 wildfires burn over 100,000 acres

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Wildfires across California spread as hot, gusty winds hit Monday

CAL FIRE officials reported that at least 13 major wildfires have erupted up and down the Golden State since Saturday, including the 14,625-acre Post Fire, which ignited near Gorman north of Los Angeles and has been brought to 8% containment by more than 1,100 firefighters and half a dozen helicopters.

Wildfires across California spread as hot, gusty winds hit Monday

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Cost-Effectiveness Of Large-Scale Fuel Reduction for Wildfire Mitigation in California

A new report from The Breakthrough Institute critically assesses whether the economic benefits derived from fuel reduction treatments are sufficient to justify their costs by providing an empirical evaluation of the effectiveness of fuel reduction treatments using a novel methodology that quantifies the relationship between fire intensity and fuel loads.

Cost-Effectiveness Of Large-Scale Fuel Reduction for Wildfire Mitigation in California

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Evergreen Magazine

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Jim Petersen, Founder and President of the Evergreen Foundation, sent along the latest issue of Evergreen Magazine, with contributions by NOTD subscriber Michael Rains, a former Deputy Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, and NOTD subscriber Frank Carroll, Partner at Wildfire Pros PFMc, and the following comments: 'We have paired Frank Carroll's Smokey Dragon illustration with Michael Rain's latest Call to Action because we all share a belief that the risk of wildfire in western federal forests is now so high that there is no place where the Forest Service can safely tinker with what it calls "managed fire for ecosystem benefit.'"

Evergreen Magazine

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NFFE Endorses New Legislation to Address Wildfire Crisis

The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) applauded the introduction of the Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act, a new bipartisan bill based on recommendations from the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, a group of wildfire experts tasked with studying causes and solutions to the wildfire crisis.

NFFE Endorses New Legislation to Address Wildfire Crisis

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What to Know About Landmark Wildfire Bills Led by California Congressman

A package of wildfire bills promising a “once-in-a-generation,” “first-of-its-kind,” “all-the-above” approach to dealing with the nation’s wildfire issues was introduced in Congress on Monday with the intention of addressing four key issues.

What to Know About Landmark Wildfire Bills Led by California Congressman

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A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster

Our first article today revisits the role of ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless grass, that is largely responsible for fueling an increase in big, fast-moving and destructive wildfires across the United States.

A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster

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National Fire News for Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 7 Large, Uncontained Wildfires are Being Managed With Full Suppression Strategies Nationwide, Including Three in Arizona, Two in California, One in New Mexico, and One in Florida

A summary of wildfire activity across the U.S. revealed that 7 large, uncontained wildfires are being managed with full suppression strategies nationwide, including three in Arizona, two in California, one in New Mexico, and one in Florida.

National Fire News for Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 7 Large, Uncontained Wildfires are Being Managed With Full Suppression Strategies Nationwide, Including Three in Arizona, Two in California, One in New Mexico, and One in Florida

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US Senators Cruz and Cantwell introduce Fire Ready Nation Act to combat Texas wildfires

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce Committee and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chairwoman on the Senate Commerce Committee, have introduced the Fire Ready Nation Act, bipartisan legislation that will help emergency managers and firefighters better prepare for, predict, and respond to wildfires.

US Senators Cruz and Cantwell introduce Fire Ready Nation Act to combat Texas wildfires

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Climate change could drive costs of fighting wildfires to $5 billion a year, report finds

According to the federal Climate Financial Risk report, which analyzed 10 future climate scenarios, a moderate estimate is that wildfire suppression costs will grow to nearly $4 billion per year by 2050 and rise to nearly $5 billion a year by the end of the century.

Climate change could drive costs of fighting wildfires to $5 billion a year, report finds

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First heat wave of season for western US to increase wildfire danger

AccuWeather meteorologists warned that the first widespread heat wave for the western United States is building and will last through the end of the week due high pressure increasing at most levels of the atmosphere, coupled with a storm offshore of California that will allow the heat to build without any shower or thunderstorm activity for about 50 million people in the West.

First heat wave of season for western US to increase wildfire danger

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A Call To Action, Update, Rev. 17.8

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Michael Rains, a former Deputy Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, sent along Revision 17.8 of his Call to Action and a one-page Summary. If you haven't already done so, don’t forget to sign the petition.

A Call To Action, Update, Rev. 17.8

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