New Catching Wildfire podcast examines emerging wildfire response tools and strategies

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Kim Zagaris, Wildfire Policy and Technology Advisor for the Western Fire Chiefs Association, will co-host a new podcast titled "Catching Wildfire: Emerging Technologies and Operational Innovations in Wildfire," which will examine how emerging technologies are influencing wildfire detection, management and response across the U.S.

New Catching Wildfire podcast examines emerging wildfire response tools and strategies

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Experts reveal climate change drove extreme wildfire seasons across the Americas, making burned areas much larger

In a new study published in the journal Earth System Science Data, the University of Melbourne, Australia's second annual "State of Wildfires" report warns that climate change has increased areas burned by wildfires by a magnitude of 30 times in some regions in the world, totaling 3.7 million sq km - an area larger than India.

Experts reveal climate change drove extreme wildfire seasons across the Americas, making burned areas much larger

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Inaudible sound might be the next frontier in wildfire defense

Rocky River, Ohio-based Sonic Fire Tech has built a NASA-inspired acoustic fire suppression system that doesn’t just extinguish flames, it might also protect homes and other buildings from the approach of wildfires.

Inaudible sound might be the next frontier in wildfire defense

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Evacuations ordered in Southern California as severe storms threaten communities impacted by January wildfires

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued for parts of Southern California, including Los Angeles County, marking the first Severe Thunderstorm Watch for LA in more than 17 years, which led to evacuation warnings for areas particularly vulnerable to mudslides after January's wildfires.

Evacuations ordered in Southern California as severe storms threaten communities impacted by January wildfires

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TracPlus and OroraTech Launch First-of-Its-Kind Two-Way Data Integration to Accelerate Wildfire Decision-Making

Wildfire NOTD subscriber John O'Hara, CEO at TracPlus, announced a first-of-its-kind two-way data integration between TracPlus and OroraTech designed to accelerate wildfire decision-making, with the following comments: "Wildfires evolve by the minute. By pairing verified drop intelligence and live aircraft movement with OroraTech’s satellite-derived perimeters, incident leaders see two essential facts at once: where the fire is and where suppression has actually occurred, so they can direct the next action with confidence."

TracPlus and OroraTech Launch First-of-Its-Kind Two-Way Data Integration to Accelerate Wildfire Decision-Making

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Sept 2025 U.S. VLAT/LAT Fleet & Airport Activity Report

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Lance Sherry, Director of the Center for Air Transportation Systems Research at George Mason University, sent along a report on U.S. air-tanker operations for the month of September.

Sept 2025 U.S. VLAT/LAT Fleet & Airport Activity Report

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U.S. Firefighting Aircraft Market Projections 2025-2032: Key Trends, Opportunities, and Growth Factors in New Report | Lockheed Martin Corporation, Boeing Company, Air Tractor Inc.

Coherent Market Insights has published a new report titled "U.S. Firefighting Aircraft Market 2025," which offers insights into the global and regional market outlook from 2025 to 2032, exploring changing market trends, investment hotspots, competitive landscapes, regional developments, and key segments.

U.S. Firefighting Aircraft Market Projections 2025-2032: Key Trends, Opportunities, and Growth Factors in New Report | Lockheed Martin Corporation, Boeing Company, Air Tractor Inc.

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