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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