US Forest Service Hiring Freeze Could Have Long-Term Impacts

Conservationists are concerned that the U.S. Forest Service’s inability to bring on more seasonal workers will impact wildfire mitigation efforts, as well as watersheds, woodland species and climate resilience.

US Forest Service Hiring Freeze Could Have Long-Term Impacts

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How aerial firefighters tackle the battle of the blaze after dark

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Britt Coulson, President and COO of Coulson Aviation, was among those discussing the virtues of fighting wildfires from the air at night.

How aerial firefighters tackle the battle of the blaze after dark

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Wildfires Are Deadlier Than Ever - What Can FEMA do?

The Government Accountability Office posted a short YouTube video making six wildfire-related recommendations to DHS and FEMA, including providing more immediate post-wildfire mitigation assistance and establishing a process to collect and assess ongoing feedback from Fire Management Assistance Grant recipients.

Wildfires Are Deadlier Than Ever - What Can FEMA do?

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Study: Wildland firefighters are exposed to 31 carcinogens on the job

A new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene has identified 31 carcinogens, including asbestos, volatile organic compounds like benzene and crystalline silica, to which wildland firefighters are exposed.

Study: Wildland firefighters are exposed to 31 carcinogens on the job

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Insurers are fleeing California due to wildfires. But this startup plans to work with the riskiest homes

A new startup called Stand has launched with a deliberate focus on homes at risk from wildfires in a state where more than a million acres burned this year and hundreds of thousands of people have been abandoned by their insurers.

Insurers are fleeing California due to wildfires. But this startup plans to work with the riskiest homes

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President Biden signs key disaster tax relief bill, including provisions for wildfire victims

President Joe Biden signed H.R. 5863, the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act, into law on Thursday, providing critical tax relief for survivors of natural disasters like wildfires, which included H.R. 4970, the Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Act, that exempts wildfire relief payments from federal income taxes.

President Biden signs key disaster tax relief bill, including provisions for wildfire victims

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LIVE: Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 4,000+ acres with 7% containment after homes destroyed

KABC-TV provided maps and information about the wind-driven Franklin Fire, which has burned 4,035 acres in steep, rugged terrain and driven thousands, including celebrities, from their homes in Malibu, destroying nine structures and damaging six.

LIVE: Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 4,000+ acres with 7% containment after homes destroyed

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How Tiny Energy Grids Help Towns Weather Hurricanes, Wildfires, and More

Scientific American takes a closer look at how microgrids, self-contained power generation, storage and distribution systems, can fully disconnect, or “island,” themselves from the larger power grid to sustain electricity in a community during a wildfire.

How Tiny Energy Grids Help Towns Weather Hurricanes, Wildfires, and More

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Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

An atmospheric chemist from the University of Washington presented new research Tuesday at the American Geophysical Union annual meeting, in Washington, D.C., showing which cities suffered the most from wildfire smoke generated during Canada's epic 2023 wildfire season.

Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

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Southern California faces critical wildfire threat from Santa Ana winds up to 80 mph

Southern California is forecast to experience potentially damaging Santa Ana winds through midweek, fueling a dangerous wildfire threat for the mountains and valleys of Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

Southern California faces critical wildfire threat from Santa Ana winds up to 80 mph

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Drones Offer an Unparalleled View of the Biggest Wildfire Risks

Forest managers are increasingly turning to drones and even imagery from space to pick out potential hotspots in wildlands otherwise hidden in plain sight in a bid to protect critical infrastructure from wildfires.

Drones Offer an Unparalleled View of the Biggest Wildfire Risks

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CAMS Global wildfires review 2024: a harsh year for the Americas

Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service reviewed global wildfire activity for 2024, which saw North and South America the most-affected continents, while Europe had a relatively average season except for Portugal, some countries of Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

CAMS Global wildfires review 2024: a harsh year for the Americas

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California Assemblymember Connolly Reintroduces Wildfire Insurance Bill on First Day of New Legislative Session

On Monday, Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) reintroduced his wildfire insurance bill, which requires the California Department of Insurance to review the Safer from Wildfires regulations every five years, and consider if additional building hardening measures and community level wildfire mitigation programs should be included in the program.

California Assemblymember Connolly Reintroduces Wildfire Insurance Bill on First Day of New Legislative Session

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Wildland firefighters face up to $20,000 pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress

The wife of a wildland firefighter who teaches at the Missouri University of Science and Technology revisited the thorny problem of getting the federal government to make pay raises wildland firefighters received in 2021 permanent before December 20th, when those increases are due to expire.

Wildland firefighters face up to $20,000 pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress

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Air pollution from fires linked to 1.5 million deaths a year

A new study in The Lancet Journal revealed that air pollution caused by smoke from landscape fires is linked to more than 1.5 million deaths a year worldwide, the vast majority occurring in developing countries.

Air pollution from fires linked to 1.5 million deaths a year

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Thanks to our partners!

U.S. Forest Service officials recognized the crucial role of partners in its operations after a busy fire season, voicing its appreciation of their support in protecting communities and improving resilience in America’s forests.

Thanks to our partners!

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Federal wildland firefighters make end-of-year push for permanent raises

With the stopgap measure which provided annual raises as large as $20,000 for wildland firefighters due to expire in mid-December, the National Federation of Federal Employees joined several other groups asking supporters to push their Congressional delegations to support a couple of measures that could make raises permanent.

Federal wildland firefighters make end-of-year push for permanent raises

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Federal forest managers are too tangled in their own bureaucracy to mitigate wildfires

A policy analyst for the Mountain States Policy Center, an independent free-market research organization based in Idaho, urged federal forest managers to learn from the Western states how to properly steward public lands to better deal with worsening wildfires.

Federal forest managers are too tangled in their own bureaucracy to mitigate wildfires

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Cortez Masto wildfire support bill passes out of committee

The Western Wildfire Support Act, which provides training and resources for both federal and local firefighters, has passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for consideration by the full Senate.

Cortez Masto wildfire support bill passes out of committee

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Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Set For 8.8% Growth, Reaching $13.42 Billion By 2028

A new report from the Business Research Company shows an increase in the aerial firefighting aircraft market from $8.77 billion in 2023 to $9.57 billion in 2024, and a projected increase to $13.42 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%.

Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Set For 8.8% Growth, Reaching $13.42 Billion By 2028

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Wildfires in eastern U.S. put strain on fire departments

As fire departments across the Northeast continue to grapple with a record outbreak of wildfires, a National Public Radio podcast takes a closer look at the strain the plethora of blazes is having on personnel, equipment, and budgets.

Wildfires in eastern U.S. put strain on fire departments

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California Congressman Josh Harder Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fix Unfair Law Harming Wildland Firefighters and Their Families

On Monday, Congressman Josh Harder (CA-9) introduced a bipartisan bill to support wildland firefighters and fix an unfair policy that penalizes firefighters for taking off more than three days – even for family emergencies or illness.

California Congressman Josh Harder Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fix Unfair Law Harming Wildland Firefighters and Their Families

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A Call To Action Revision 19.0

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Michael Rains, a former Deputy Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, sent along Revision 19.0 of his A Call to Action with the following comments: "The 2024 wildland fire season is coming to an end. 50,275 fires have burned 8,190,693 acres. The number of fires is slightly less than this time last year [52,179]. However, the acres burned is about three times more; +5,526,545 acres. 238,989 acres are currently burning."

A Call To Action Revision 19.0

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NASA and Forest Service Use Balloon to Help Firefighters Communicate

NASA is flight testing the Strategic Tactical Radio and Tactical Overwatch (STRATO) system, a collaboration of NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, the U.S. Forest Service, high-altitude balloon company Aerostar, and Motorola to improve real-time communications among firefighters battling wildland fires.

NASA and Forest Service Use Balloon to Help Firefighters Communicate

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Researchers Launch Database To Track and Understand Wildfires

Institutes in Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico have launched the Treatment and Wildfire Interagency Geodatabase Viewer, developed as part of the ReSHAPE program, which they believe will revolutionize tracking and understanding wildfires.

Researchers Launch Database To Track and Understand Wildfires

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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of November 12th

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that about 3,800 wildland firefighters and support personnel continued to battle 7 major wildfires burning on 290,071 acres across 6 states in the eastern US and California.

US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of November 12th

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Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires

In a most unusual Veteran's Day weekend, wildfires were burning on both U.S. coasts, with blazes in California and Nevada in the West, and stubborn fires continuing to burn in several states along the East Coast.

Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires

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Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

Firefighters struggling to contain the 20,400-acre Mountain Fire, which has destroyed 132 structures and damaged another 88 in Ventura County over a two-day period, could be assisted by a forecast of fierce Santa Ana wind gusts easing early Friday, officials said.

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

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Mountain Fire Map, Update As California Blaze Forces Thousands To Evacuate

Newsweek provided a map of the 14,100-acre Mountain Fire, which forced thousands to evacuate after it sparked in the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road, northeast of Oxnard in Ventura County, and is still threatening over 3,500 homes.

Mountain Fire Map, Update As California Blaze Forces Thousands To Evacuate

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Remotely piloted aircraft in aerial firefighting

We lead off today with an in-depth look at remotely piloted aircraft, which explores how far drones have come and where the industry is going in regards to prescribed burns, airstrikes, and fire monitoring.

Remotely piloted aircraft in aerial firefighting

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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of November 4th

Although the National Fire Preparedness Level has been reduced to a 2 out of 5, NIFC officials reported that 17 wildfires continue to burn on 492,102 acres across 12 states, where approximately 2,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel battle the blazes.

US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of November 4th

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Windy Weather And Wildfire Danger

Southern California Edison has put almost 40,000 of its customers in Ventura County on notice that their power might be shut off because of increased concern about wind blown powerlines causing wildfires through Monday night amid Santa Ana wind conditions, which should abate on Tuesday, but could return to Southern California even stronger on Wednesday into Thursday.

Windy Weather And Wildfire Danger

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How colonisation led to more intense and dangerous bushfires in Australia

Researchers from University of Nottingham, University of Wollongong, University of Cambridge, Australian National University, Monash University, University of Greifswald in Germany, University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, and University of Tasmania revealed that the onset of British colonization changed the country’s ecosystems and led to a greater propensity for bushfires.

How colonisation led to more intense and dangerous bushfires in Australia

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Toxic Metals Found in Wildfire Suppressants

In a new study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology Letters, a team of researchers from the USC Viterbi of School of Engineering’s Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering estimated that aerial wildfire suppressants have released approximately 850,000 pounds of toxic metals into the environment in the Western United States from 2009-2021.

Toxic Metals Found in Wildfire Suppressants

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Sceye partners with NASA, USGS to monitor wildfires, storms from the edge of space

Aerospace startup Sceye has partnered with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey to deploy climate management tools to monitor wildfires and storms from the edge of space using Sceye's High Altitude Platform System, which looks like an airship and offers a cheaper, more effective alternative to satellites and observation equipment running on small aircraft.

Sceye partners with NASA, USGS to monitor wildfires, storms from the edge of space

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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of October 28th

National Interagency Fire Center officials reported that approximately 4,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel are currently battling 11 major wildfires in 9 states that have burned 1,073,226 acres.

US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of October 28th

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The Deadly Job of Fighting Wildfires From the Air

An article from a Wall Street Journal affiliate takes a closer look at the dangers inherent in aerial firefighting, noting that four aerial firefighters died this summer, while two others survived crashes, in a year which has seen 7.8 million acres burned across the U.S.

The Deadly Job of Fighting Wildfires From the Air

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Extreme fire seasons are looming — science can help us adapt

In an Op-Ed piece published in Nature, scientists were urged to step up to help to build a fire-resilient future, beyond simply documenting events and assessing risks, by focusing more on how to coexist with fire, not simply how best to battle wildfires.

Extreme fire seasons are looming — science can help us adapt

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Map Reveals Wildfire Risk Across US Amid Historic Dry Spell

As dozens of major wildfires continue to burn across the US amid a historic dry spell, a map shows the areas most affected, with large areas of drought along the Eastern Seaboard, in the Midwest, and in the Pacific Northwest.

Map Reveals Wildfire Risk Across US Amid Historic Dry Spell

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Record dry conditions spark wildfire fears across Northeast and mid-Atlantic

AccuWeather reported that a lack of rain, coupled with warm temperatures, are sparking growing wildfire fears across the drought-stricken Northeast and mid-Atlantic from the Appalachians to the Interstate 95 corridor, where several wildfires are already burning.

Record dry conditions spark wildfire fears across Northeast and mid-Atlantic

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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of Monday October 21st

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that wildland fire activity continued across 11 states, where nearly 7,400 personnel continued to battle 30 large wildfires that have burned 1,117,707 acres.

US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of Monday October 21st

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Inside the battle to save Mountain High ski resort from a monster California wildfire

A Los Angeles Times article provides a behind-the-scenes look at how firefighters were able to save the Mountain High ski resort from the massive Bridge Fire, which blazed through the Angeles National Forest this summer.

Inside the battle to save Mountain High ski resort from a monster California wildfire

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Global CO₂ emissions from forest fires have increased by 60% since 2001, study finds

A new study published in the journal Science by a team of researchers led by the University of East Anglia, in the UK, revealed that carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires have surged by 60% globally since 2001, and almost tripled in some of the most climate-sensitive northern boreal forests, driving recent increases in forest fire activity.

Global CO₂ emissions from forest fires have increased by 60% since 2001, study finds

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U.S. Forest Service begins fall planned burns to reduce fire risk

U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Southwest Region fire director announced the start of its fall prescribed burning program, which will entail efforts across all 18 of California’s national forests to reduce wildfire risk and restore the health of forest ecosystems.

U.S. Forest Service begins fall planned burns to reduce fire risk

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Wildfires are coming to the Southeast. Can landowners mitigate the risk in time?

As the southeastern U.S. sees a sharp rise in wildfires, the challenge for organizations like the Cultural Burn Association is getting people to embrace prescribed burn programs that can prevent them.

Wildfires are coming to the Southeast. Can landowners mitigate the risk in time?

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New-Generation Aircraft In Development For Aerial Firefighting Mission

An Aviation Week and Space Technology Magazine article discussed how the firefighting industry is introducing new technologies and aircraft to make their operations safer, more effective and ready to meet growing demand, after relying for decades on fleets of 1950s and ’60s-era aircraft.

New-Generation Aircraft In Development For Aerial Firefighting Mission

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Wildfires pose an existential threat to utilities. AI is helping

Due to the heightened risk of their equipment sparking wildfires, utilities across the country are fortifying their infrastructure, and cameras, coupled with artificial intelligence, are helping to spot ignitions before they develop into potentially deadly, multi-million dollar disasters.

Wildfires pose an existential threat to utilities. AI is helping

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Scientists track and analyze lofted embers that cause spot fires

In a new study published in the journal Physics of Fluids, University of California, Irvine researchers discussed their findings after conducting first-of-their-kind field experiments to better understand the physics of embers, and their results can help better model the outcomes of future wildfires.

Scientists track and analyze lofted embers that cause spot fires

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Numerical model of aerial drop characteristic of mass firefighting units for aerial firefighting

A new study published in the Fire Safety Journal focuses on creating a model that simulates the stages of aerial firefighting operations, from filling and discharging aircraft to analyzing their aerodynamic behavior and ground impact patterns.

Numerical model of aerial drop characteristic of mass firefighting units for aerial firefighting

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Newsroom: 26th Annual Wildfire Academy Begins This Week At Camp Swift

The 26th annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy will take place October 11- 23 at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas, allowing firefighters to earn National Wildfire Coordinating Group training qualifications.

Newsroom: 26th Annual Wildfire Academy Begins This Week At Camp Swift

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Everything you need to know about wildfire smoke

Yale Climate Connections provided an overview on the topic of wildfire smoke, referencing a variety of studies and articles as it underscored the significant threat smoke poses to many aspects of health for humans, as well as for the atmosphere, animals, and plants.

Everything you need to know about wildfire smoke

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Unprecedented heat wave, large wildfires in the West

With 31 million people under heat alerts during an unprecedented October heatwave that has seen temperatures reach triple-digits across the West, spiking the wildfire danger, Wyoming's massive Elk Fire is one of many that continue to burn.

Unprecedented heat wave, large wildfires in the West

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California firefighting aircraft stymied by U.S. Forest Service policy, local chiefs say

An aerial firefighting task force has been thwarted - and sometimes grounded - by a new interpretation of a U.S. Forest Service policy that prohibits contractors from providing flight supervision over federal lands, according to Southern California fire chiefs.

California firefighting aircraft stymied by U.S. Forest Service policy, local chiefs say

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Burned Out: The Smokey Wire Post

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Bob Zybach, President of NW Maps Co, sent along a Smokey Wire blog post with the following comments: "more US towns have been burned in forest fires in the past 10 years, than in the previous 110 years - and almost all involve USFS lands and most are located in the range of the spotted owl in western Oregon and northern California!"

Burned Out: The Smokey Wire Post

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No smoke without fire: firefighting in the northern hemisphere

Following a very active wildfire season across the Northern Hemisphere, the international aerial firefighting community is figuring out strategies and tactics to address new challenges, most notably the threat of multiple simultaneous outbreaks, but the effort is still a work in progress, since expanding regional, national, and international firefighting fleets inevitably takes time.

No smoke without fire: firefighting in the northern hemisphere

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Hear Our Interview With CAL FIRE Captain Mike Cornette

A CAL FIRE San Diego County Unit Public Information Officer offered an outlook on peak wildfire season, information on new Zone Zero defensible space requirements around homes, as well as tips on how to prepare for wildfires and keep a household safe.

Hear Our Interview With CAL FIRE Captain Mike Cornette

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Huffman, Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Wildfire Resiliency

The Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act has been introduced into Congress to help local communities defend themselves from the growing danger of wildfires by empowering them to implement science-based methods for mitigating wildfire damage and provide funding to design and implement new Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Plans.

Huffman, Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Wildfire Resiliency

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Arson Cited in Nearly Half of Acres Burned in CA Wildfires

CAL FIRE officials reported that nearly half of the acreage burned in wildfires so far this year across the Golden State, roughly 475,000 acres out of 995,974 total acres, which is about four times more than the last seven years combined, involved suspected cases of arson.

Arson Cited in Nearly Half of Acres Burned in CA Wildfires

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California Congressman Josh Harder’s Legislation to Support Wildland Firefighters Passes House

The House of Representative passed a critical amendment to support wildland firefighters and address the wildfire crisis, marking an important step towards implementing the comprehensive, bipartisan Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act.

California Congressman Josh Harder’s Legislation to Support Wildland Firefighters Passes House

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House approves bipartisan forests bill amid Biden criticism

The House of Representatives has approved a bipartisan effort to support forest health and decrease risks of devastating wildfires by approving the Fix Our Forests Act one day after the Biden administration lambasted the bill.

House approves bipartisan forests bill amid Biden criticism

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Biden Administration Opposes H.R. 8790, Citing Concerns Over Environmental Protections Amid Increasing Wildfires

The Biden Administration has expressed strong opposition to H.R. 8790, the “Fix Our Forests Act,” introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and 23 cosponsors, warning that it would undermine crucial environmental protections, reduce public input, and potentially lead to increased legal conflicts that could slow necessary forest restoration efforts.

Biden Administration Opposes H.R. 8790, Citing Concerns Over Environmental Protections Amid Increasing Wildfires

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Wildfire statistics for the year so far

CAL FIRE officials reported that the Golden State experienced a total of 11,014 wildfires this year, of which 6,269 grew into fires which burned 10 acres or more, leaving nearly a million acres burned, destroying 1,425 structures and damaging another 255.

Wildfire statistics for the year so far

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National Fire News

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that 21,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel are currently battling 46 major wildfires which have burned 1,980,108 acres across the U.S. so far, in a year that has seen 37,525 wildfires burn 7,328,123 acres nationally.

National Fire News

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Maps: See updates on the 3 largest Southern California wildfires

NBC News provided an update on the Bridge, Airport and Line fires, which have burned tens of thousands of acres across Southern California's Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, maps showing the current perimeters of the blazes.

Maps: See updates on the 3 largest Southern California wildfires

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Experts: Wildfire management funding should include community response

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Kimiko Barrett, Wildfire Research & Policy Lead for Headwaters Economics, who is a member of the federal Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, discussed how the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a bipartisan bill this month, called the "Fix Our Forests Act," which could adjust permitting under the National Environmental Protection Act to make wildfire prevention projects happen faster, among other changes.

Experts: Wildfire management funding should include community response

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Feds testing first respirators for wildland firefighters

The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate is midway through a five-year, $1.7 million effort to develop a respirator specifically designed for protecting wildland firefighters from the toxic smoke that most inhale on the fireline, especially when battling structure fires.

Feds testing first respirators for wildland firefighters

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National Fire News for Monday, September 16, 2024 - As of this Morning, 55 Large Active Wildfires are Currently Being Managed with Full Suppression Strategies Nationwide

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that 27,162 wildland firefighters are currently battling 55 major wildfires across the U.S. in a year that has already seen 2,433,868 acres burned nationwide, mostly in the West.

National Fire News for Monday, September 16, 2024 - As of this Morning, 55 Large Active Wildfires are Currently Being Managed with Full Suppression Strategies Nationwide

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Amid Peak Fire Season, Feds Run Out of Firefighting Leaders

With 70 major wildfires currently burning across the Western U.S., the federal government this week ran out of leadership teams to oversee firefighting efforts, according to National Interagency Fire Center officials.

Amid Peak Fire Season, Feds Run Out of Firefighting Leaders

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Newsom declares state of emergency as wildfires burn across 4 counties in Southern California

Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday night as nearly 6,000 fire personnel, supported by 520 fire engines, 141 water tankers, 75 bulldozers, 51 helicopters, and 9 fixed-wing aircraft battled three major wildfires burning across four Southern California counties.

Newsom declares state of emergency as wildfires burn across 4 counties in Southern California

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National Fire News for Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - As of This Morning, Active Wildfires Have Burned 2,320,442 Acres, 67 Large Active Wildfires are Being Managed with Full Suppression Strategies

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that 24,518 wildland firefighters are currently battling 67 major wildfires across the U.S. in a year that has already seen 2,320,442 acres burned nationwide, mostly in the West.

National Fire News for Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - As of This Morning, Active Wildfires Have Burned 2,320,442 Acres, 67 Large Active Wildfires are Being Managed with Full Suppression Strategies

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Firefighting Planes Battle Fire Near Los Angeles

Raw video provided by Angeles National Forest captures aerial firefighting action over Southern California's Bridge Fire, as a CAL FIRE S-2T roars directly over the cameraman, then executes a retardant drop on a distant ridge, while an S-64 Type 1 helicopter dumps water on another portion of the fire.

Firefighting Planes Battle Fire Near Los Angeles

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National Fire News for Monday, September 9, 2024 - Across the California Central Valley and into Arizona, the Heat Wave Will Continue with Widespread Temperatures of 100 to 110 Degrees

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that 23,205 wildland firefighters, including 245 soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment based out of Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, are currently battling 67 large wildfires that are burning on 2,146,170 acres.

National Fire News for Monday, September 9, 2024 - Across the California Central Valley and into Arizona, the Heat Wave Will Continue with Widespread Temperatures of 100 to 110 Degrees

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Wildland firefighters at the Forest Service work beyond their job duties. Their union says that’s a big problem

The U.S. Forest Service is readying plans to implement a new occupational series for federal wildland firefighters, but as the agency makes its way through the details, the National Federation of Federal Employees is raising concerns about accuracy of the updated job descriptions.

Wildland firefighters at the Forest Service work beyond their job duties. Their union says that’s a big problem

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National Fire News for Thursday, September 5, 2024 - Upper-Level Ridge Will Strengthen Over the West, With Temperatures As Much As 20 Degrees Above Normal

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that 63 large wildfires are currently burning on 1,899,332 acres, as about 18,223 wildland firefighters and support personnel continue to grapple with the blazes amid a heatwave.

National Fire News for Thursday, September 5, 2024 - Upper-Level Ridge Will Strengthen Over the West, With Temperatures As Much As 20 Degrees Above Normal

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National Fire News for Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - Thousands of Lightning Strikes Across the West Have Resulted in Numerous New Ignitions

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that thousands of lightning strikes across the West, where 63 large wildfires have burned 1,927,516 acres, have resulted in numerous new ignitions, as more than 16,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel grapple with the blazes.

National Fire News for Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - Thousands of Lightning Strikes Across the West Have Resulted in Numerous New Ignitions

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Western Governors urge Congress to “act now” and reform wildfire management

The Western Governors’ Association, which is composed of governors of 20 western states, expressed their bipartisan support for several recommendations in the final report of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission in a letter to Congressional leadership.

Western Governors urge Congress to “act now” and reform wildfire management

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How carbon removal can help curb wildfires and build houses

The 4 Corners Carbon Coalition, which is composed of representatives from Albuquerque, NM, Santa Fe, NM, Boulder County, CO, Flagstaff, AZ, and Salt Lake City, UT, has established a fund to support carbon removal projects in the Four Corners states to curb wildfires and build houses.

How carbon removal can help curb wildfires and build houses

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National Fire News for Thursday, August 29, 2024

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that 16,645 wildland firefighters and support personnel are currently battling 46 major wildfires burning on 1,823,499 acres across the U.S., with evacuation orders in effect on eight of those fires.

National Fire News for Thursday, August 29, 2024 - Very Dry Air is Likely to Spread Into Much of the Intermountain West with Minimum Relative Humidity of 5-20% and Fair to Poor Overnight Recovery for Much of California

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National Fire News for Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - About 17,000 Wildland Firefighters and Support Personnel are Assigned to Wildfires

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that about 17,000 wildland firefighters continue to battle 48 major wildfires which are burning on 2,103,454 acres, with evacuation orders in effect for seven of those blazes.

National Fire News for Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - About 17,000 Wildland Firefighters and Support Personnel are Assigned to Wildfires

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National Fire News for Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - As of This Morning, 52 Large Active Wildfires are Being Managed with Full Suppression Strategies Nationwide

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that 17,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel are currently battling 52 large wildfires nationwide that have burned 2,119,420 acres, as 60 fireline management personnel from Australia and New Zealand lend a hand.

National Fire News for Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - As of This Morning, 52 Large Active Wildfires are Being Managed with Full Suppression Strategies Nationwide

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Firefighters train for wildfires using virtual reality

As wildfires become more prevalent, firefighters are turning to FLAIM virtual reality systems, developed by Deakin University's Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation, in Victoria, Australia, to help them prepare for future wildland blazes without having to risk life and limb in the process.

Firefighters train for wildfires using virtual reality

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New gels could protect buildings during wildfires

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Eric Appel, an Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering in Stanford University's School of Engineering, published a study in the journal Advanced Materials which shows that a new silica aerogel they have developed continues to protect treated materials from a wildfire after all the water inside the gel has evaporated, making it significantly more effective than existing commercial gels, which typically lose their effectiveness when they dry out.

New gels could protect buildings during wildfires

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Unseasonal Winter Heat Across Australia Raises Wildfire Risks

A meteorologist warned that Australia is facing elevated wildfire risks months ahead of the official start of the summer fire season, as an unusually warm winter scorches parts of the continent and threatens to set temperature records.

Unseasonal Winter Heat Across Australia Raises Wildfire Risks

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Wildland fire dispatchers burning out as flames ravage U.S.

As fire season ramps up and threatens broad swathes of the West, wildland fire dispatchers are experiencing a higher incidence of anxiety and depression than those reported in other emergency responder studies, according to a groundbreaking study published this year.

Wildland fire dispatchers burning out as flames ravage U.S.

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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of August 19th

The NIFC reported Monday that 62 large wildfires have burned 2,237,578 acres nationwide, as 22,235 wildland firefighters and support personnel battled the blazes, including 22 complex and 5 Type 1 incident management teams, 514 crews, 997 engines, and 127 helicopters, along with four Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) aircraft.

US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of August 19th

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How firefighters are tackling this fire season, according to a veteran hotshot

The superintendent of the Redding Hotshots, fresh off assignments to the August Complex, Dixie and North Complex fires, as well as the still-active Park Fire, discussed how firefighters are handling massive wildfires this season.

How firefighters are tackling this fire season, according to a veteran hotshot

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Study: After years on the line, wildland firefighters could face heightened risk of neurodegenerative diseases

A postdoctoral fellow at Colorado State University published a new study in the journal Toxicological Sciences which highlights how neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s could afflict wildland firefighters after a 15- to 30-year career on the fireline.

Study: After years on the line, wildland firefighters could face heightened risk of neurodegenerative diseases

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As Millions of Acres Burn, Firefighters Say the U.S. Forest Service Has Left Them With Critical Shortages

Although the U.S. Forest Service recently announced that it had reached 101% of its firefighter hiring goal for 2024, those on the front lines say the agency is understating how badly depleted their ranks are, especially in regards to experienced firefighters.

As Millions of Acres Burn, Firefighters Say the U.S. Forest Service Has Left Them With Critical Shortages

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Wildfire impact: How is it monitored & measured?

The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, which uses near-real-time observations to monitor emissions from wildfires around the globe, and the Copernicus Climate Change Service, which provides a range of datasets that increase understanding of the impacts of wildfires, took a closer look at how those impacts are measured.

Wildfire impact: How is it monitored & measured?

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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of August 12th

National Interagency Fire Center officials reported that, as of Monday, approximately 27,200 wildland firefighters and support personnel were battling 78 large wildfires burning on 2,404,053 acres across the U.S., with evacuation orders in effect for 17 of those fires.

US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of August 12th

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Cal Fire: This is just the beginning of wildfire season

As multiple wildfires continue to burn across Northern California, including the massive Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties, the fourth largest in the Golden State's history, CAL FIRE officials warned that this is just the beginning of wildfire season.

Cal Fire: This is just the beginning of wildfire season

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Wildfire Fighting Agencies Spend Too Little on Prevention

A survey of 173 public-sector wildland firefighting professionals from across North America released in the 2024 State of North American Wildfire Resilience Report by environmental technology firm AEM found that less than 40% of agencies spend at least 10% of their budget on prevention, while 42% said they don't use any software to detect and monitor fires.

Wildfire Fighting Agencies Spend Too Little on Prevention

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Honoring fallen firefighters on the anniversary of tragic helicopter crash

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department honored three firefighters who were killed August 6, 2023 when two firefighting helicopters collided while battling the Broadway Fire near the Southern California desert community of Cabazon.

Honoring fallen firefighters on the anniversary of tragic helicopter crash

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Australia And New Zealand Wildland Firefighters To Assist With U.S. Wildfires

The National Interagency Fire Center sent along an announcement about fire management personnel from Australia and New Zealand who will be arriving in the U.S. over the next few days to assist with management of numerous wildfires currently burning across the West.

Australia And New Zealand Wildland Firefighters To Assist With U.S. Wildfires

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National Fire News

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that 89 large wildfires have burned 2,266,309 acres nationwide, as more than 29,600 wildland firefighters and support personnel continued to battle the blazes.

National Fire News

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From gas cans to Gatorade: How the Fire Cache keeps firefighters going

Housing everything from camping equipment and chainsaws to gas cans and Gatorade, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho's Fire Cache, one of 15 Interagency Fire Caches across the country, continues to provide firefighters with equipment and supplies to combat wildfires and other natural disasters.

From gas cans to Gatorade: How the Fire Cache keeps firefighters going

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Extreme heat, bone-dry vegetation and human misconduct prompting intense wildfire season

Officials at the National Interagency Fire Center reported on Thursday that the U.S. wildfire season has already seen more than 4.4 million acres burned so far, which is a staggering 278% increase over last year.

Extreme heat, bone-dry vegetation and human misconduct prompting intense wildfire season

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National Fire News

NIFC reported that 93 large wildfires continue to burn on 2,343,392 acres nationwide, as 29,130 wildland firefighters and support personnel grapple with the blazes, including 25 complex and 5 Type 1 incident management teams, 654 crews, 1,794 engines, 174 helicopters, and four MAFFS aircraft.

National Fire News

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Dozens of wildfires scorch U.S. West as another heat wave looms

As temperatures continue on the hot side across much of the West, 89 large wildfires are currently burning, including California's massive Park Fire, which has spread over tens of thousands of acres per day in just under a week.

Dozens of wildfires scorch U.S. West as another heat wave looms

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National Fire News

National Interagency Fire Center officials reported that 89 large wildfires are burning on 2,123,318 acres across the U.S., in a year in which 27,982 wildfires have burned 4,247,895 acres so far, with human activity blamed for more than 25,000 wildfires that have burned nearly 3 million acres.

National Fire News

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A historic mining community is decimated as firefighters battle massive wildfires in Western United States

The Associated Press provided an overview of major wildfires burning across western North America, including two major blazes in California, the 360,000-acre Park Fire and the 30,000-acre Borel Fire, as well as the Jasper Wildfire Complex burning in the Canadian province of Alberta.

A historic mining community is decimated as firefighters battle massive wildfires in Western United States

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Air tanker plane goes missing while fighting Oregon wildfire

The Bureau of Land Management reported that a SEAT went missing Thursday night as it was helping battle the 140,000-acre Falls Fire, which is burning on the Malheur National Forest near Seneca, Oregon.

Air tanker plane goes missing while fighting Oregon wildfire

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Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts

As 79 wildfires continued to burn on 1,431,460 acres in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington and other western states, as well as western Canada, smoke and haze have filled the skies in regions across the western U.S.

Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts

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Oregon faces "critical" wildfire risk as blazes erupt in West

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that 69 large wildfires are currently burning across the West, including 24 in Oregon and 12 in California, as hot temperatures, coupled with low relative humidity, persisted across eastern Oregon, the northern and western Great Basin, Northern California and the northern Rockies.

Oregon faces "critical" wildfire risk as blazes erupt in West

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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of July 22nd

National Interagency Fire Center officials reported that, as of Monday, 66 large wildfires have burned 1,125,770 acres across the U.S, where fire managers are using full suppression strategies on 61 of the blazes.

US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of July 22nd

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More than 60 large wildfires burn in the West

Good Morning America provided an update on five dozen wildfires raging across the West, which have torched about 700,000 acres so far due to a combination of abundant grass from a rainy winter combined with ongoing heatwaves, which have turned that grass into fuel for wildfires.

More than 60 large wildfires burn in the West

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A new AI-powered platform that helps utilities reduce wildfires just got a $1M injection

Rhizome, an extreme weather resilience planning platform for the power grid, has a new AI-powered platform that helps utilities reduce wildfire risk called gridFirm (Fire Ignition Reduction and Mitigation), which quantifies the risk of utility assets igniting wildfires and identifies what cost-effective measures can be deployed to mitigate those risks.

A new AI-powered platform that helps utilities reduce wildfires just got a $1M injection

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The next generation of firefighters learned how to fight fires while in prison

The co-founder and CEO of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, a nonprofit that helps formerly incarcerated firefighters find employment, discussed how his organization is aiming to remove roadblocks for previously incarcerated firefighters and expand the profession in the process.

The next generation of firefighters learned how to fight fires while in prison

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Without enough wildland firefighters to meet the growing need, many think a pay raise would help

An associate chief who oversees fire and aviation resources for the U.S. Forest Service was among those discussing the problem of how low pay hobbles efforts to hire and retain over 17,000 federal wildland firefighters across multiple federal agencies.

Without enough wildland firefighters to meet the growing need, many think a pay raise would help

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See photos of wildfires blazing through the West

A photo spread provided images from wildfires burning across the West, where 62 large fires are currently burning on over 700,000 acres, with 12 wildfires in California, 10 in Arizona, 9 in Montana, 8 in Oregon, 6 in New Mexico, 5 in Alaska, 5 in Utah, 2 in Washington, 2 in Idaho, 1 in Colorado, and 1 in Wyoming.

See photos of wildfires blazing through the West

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Western wildfires grow amid heat wave, increasing drought

A stubborn, days-long heatwave, coupled with little precipitation, has led to an uptick in wildfire activity across the West, particularly in Alaska, California and Oregon, with at least 68 large wildfires burning on 700,000 acres, which, surprisingly enough, is below average for this time of year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

Western wildfires grow amid heat wave, increasing drought

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First, Put Out the Fire

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Michael T. Rains, a former Deputy Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, sent along a Graphic Organizer from A Call to Action [Rev. 17.9] with the following comments: "Click on the Graphic Organizer, and once there, click on the Page 6 box [upper right hand corner]. Given present challenges with wildfires, the National Wildfire Institute and many others have taken a very strong stance against fighting fire with more fire. They are advancing a very simple message: First, Put Out the Fire. See why."

First, Put Out the Fire

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Horse Gulch Fire: Pilot's body recovered, evacuation orders in place, road blocks in place

The pilot of an AT-802 SEAT, loaned to the U.S. Forest Service by Idaho to fight the Horse Gulch Fire in Montana, died Wednesday after crashing into Hauser Lake as she was helping fight the Horse Gulch Fire, which has burned over 600 acres, according to Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

Horse Gulch Fire: Pilot's body recovered, evacuation orders in place, road blocks in place

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California firefighting resources spread thin

With wildfires multiplying across California due to a heatwave, a video news segment takes a closer look at the strain so many fires on putting on CAL FIRE's firefighting air force, which constitutes 65 aircraft of all types.

California firefighting resources spread thin

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U.S. National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update – as of Monday 8th July 2024

National Interagency Fire Center officials provided an update on 8 new wildfires which were reported on Monday, as 25 wildland blazes are being managed under full suppression strategies and Alaska continues to have the most activity, with 39 fires statewide.

U.S. National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update – as of Monday 8th July 2024

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Dangerous heat fuels wildfires across U.S. West

As dangerous heatwaves continued to bake the West, the National Interagency Fire Center reported that 24 large fires are currently burning, including eight in California and two in Utah, where hot, dry, windy conditions brought critical fire weather to central and southern parts of the Beehive State.

Dangerous heat fuels wildfires across U.S. West

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The West is sizzling under extreme heat and bracing for the threat of more fires as thousands remain evacuated in California

The West is sizzling under a major, prolonged heatwave which is expected to last into the July 4th weekend and beyond, bringing triple-digit temperatures and fueling wildfire risk across multiple states, as nearly a dozen firefighters were injured battling Northern California's Thompson Fire.

The West is sizzling under extreme heat and bracing for the threat of more fires as thousands remain evacuated in California

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Australian helicopter pilot Thomas Frith dies in crash while fighting bush fires in Canada

A Great Slave Helicopters pilot, an Australian expatriot whose helicopter crashed near Fort Good Hope Airport, Northwest Territories, on June 28th while fighting wildfires that forced thousands to evacuate, has died of his injuries.

Australian helicopter pilot Thomas Frith dies in crash while fighting bush fires in Canada

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National Fire News for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - On National Wildland Firefighter Day We Thank Every Wildland Firefighter, Support Staff, and Contractor Who Work Together to Protect Life, Property, and Natural and Cultural Resources

On National Wildland Firefighter Day, there are 50 large wildfires and complexes being fought by 7,800 firefighters nationwide, including 33 blazes in Alaska, 18 of the blazes being managed under full suppression strategies.

National Fire News for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - On National Wildland Firefighter Day We Thank Every Wildland Firefighter, Support Staff, and Contractor Who Work Together to Protect Life, Property, and Natural and Cultural Resources

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Nearly A Quarter Of Brazil’s Territory Had Wildfires In Last 40 Years

Using satellite data, a new study published by MapBiomas Fogo, a network of universities, non-governmental organizations, and technology companies in Brazil, shows that nearly a quarter of Brazil’s territory caught fire at least once between 1985 and 2023, burning 199.1 million hectares, or 23% of the country’s land area.

Nearly A Quarter Of Brazil’s Territory Had Wildfires In Last 40 Years

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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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National Fire News for Thursday, May 30, 2024 - 9 Large Uncontained Wildfires Including Three in Arizona, Two in New Mexico, and the other Four are Burning in Alaska, California, Colorado and Florida

In a year which has already seen 15,689 wildfires burn 1,925,038 acres across the U.S., there are 9 large, uncontained wildfires currently burning nationwide, including three in Arizona, two in New Mexico, and the other four in Alaska, California, Colorado and Florida.

National Fire News for Thursday, May 30, 2024 - 9 Large Uncontained Wildfires Including Three in Arizona, Two in New Mexico, and the other Four are Burning in Alaska, California, Colorado and Florida

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National Fire News for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 8 Large, Uncontained Wildfires Across the Country, Including Two in California, One in Colorado, One in New Mexico, Three in Arizona, and One in Florida

Currently, firefighters are battling 8 large, uncontained wildfires across the country, including two in California, one in Colorado, one in New Mexico, three in Arizona, and one in Florida, with four additional blazes being managed in Texas, Florida, New Mexico, and Alaska for ecological purposes.

National Fire News for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 8 Large, Uncontained Wildfires Across the Country, Including Two in California, One in Colorado, One in New Mexico, Three in Arizona, and One in Florida

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