‘We’re losing our ability to manage forest fires’ as West becomes hotter and drier, researcher says

A professor of geography at Clark University in Massachusetts whose research focuses on climate and mountain ecosystems warned that methods which have traditionally been used to deal with wildfires may no longer be effective in the age of megafires, something debated by fellow wildfire experts in this article.

‘We’re losing our ability to manage forest fires’ as West becomes hotter and drier, researcher says

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Hundreds of thousands evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires rage on

More than 320,000 people have been forced to flee their homes across France and Spain as a series of wildfires continues to wreak havoc across parts of southern Europe, with blazes in France burning around 42,000 hectares, and those in Spain burning more than 77,000 hectares across the Madrid area and the provinces of Ávila and Toledo.

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires rage on

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National Guard units from Wyoming, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Nebraska and Washington are supporting wildfire suppression operations in multiple states, providing aerial firefighting aircraft, helicopters and ground personnel to assist civil authorities as wildfire activity continues across the western U.S.

National Guard supports wildfire suppression efforts from the Midwest to West Coast

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Nearly 80 active wildfires reported in Oregon impacting 670K+ acres: What we know

As of noon on Wednesday, there were 76 major wildfires burning across Oregon, where at least 674,874 acres have gone up in smoke, with the highest concentration of blazes in the central northern part of the state.

Nearly 80 active wildfires reported in Oregon impacting 670K+ acres: What we know

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The National Interagency Fire Center reported that “national resources are heavily committed,” as dozens of major wildfires burn across the U.S., warning that areas with active wildfires “must take emergency measures to sustain incident operations.”

As major wildfires burn in Colorado and across the country, federal firefighting resources are being stretched thin

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Inside the race to spot wildfires before they spiral out of control

Scientific American Magazine provided an overview of how technology is being harnessed to give firefighters advantages in spotting wildfires, looking back at how far we've come from the Big Burn of 1910, a 3 million-acre inferno that destroyed several towns across northern Idaho, western Montana and parts of British Columbia, claiming nearly 90 lives.

Inside the race to spot wildfires before they spiral out of control

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'A different animal this year': Ontario fire chief warns of dangerous conditions as wildfires spread across the western United States

In a year which has already seen more than 40,000 wildfires burn approximately 3.8 million acres across the U.S., the National Interagency Fire Center has raised the national preparedness level to five, the highest level possible, indicating firefighting resources are heavily committed across the country, where over 19,000 firefighters battle 78 major wildfires.

'A different animal this year': Ontario fire chief warns of dangerous conditions as wildfires spread across the western United States

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Texas A&M Forest Service announces first purchase of dedicated wildland firefighting aircraft

Texas A&M Forest Service is building a state-managed fleet of wildland firefighting aircraft, beginning with the purchase of two SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters, the first of which is expected to be delivered in December 2027, with the second anticipated to follow three to six months later.

Texas A&M Forest Service announces first purchase of dedicated wildland firefighting aircraft

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Dangerous wildfire smoke continues with air quality alerts in at least 17 states

Air quality alerts are in place across at least 17 states, from Minnesota to New Hampshire and as far south as Virginia, due to dangerous smoke from more than 180 wildfires burning in Canada and at least another nine that are burning in northern Minnesota.

Dangerous wildfire smoke continues with air quality alerts in at least 17 states

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Wildfires expose millions in Midwest, Northeast to dangerous smoke: "Perfect storm for really dry conditions"

Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution.

Wildfires expose millions in Midwest, Northeast to dangerous smoke: "Perfect storm for really dry conditions"

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Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead

During a wildfire season that has already claimed the lives of four firefighting personnel, fire managers are trying to anticipate nature’s next move, placing thousands of firefighters, hundreds of engines, batteries of bulldozers, and fleets of helicopters and air-tankers where they’ll make the biggest difference.

Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead

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Firefighting pilot at Gold Mountain Fire dies after aircraft crashes into Gunnison County reservoir

Gunnison County Sheriff's Office reported that the Gunnison Regional Communications Center received a report on Sunday that a KMAX helicopter helping fight the Gold Mountain Fire had gone down in the Silver Jack Reservoir, in the southwest part of that Colorado county, with the Montrose County Sheriff's Office Dive Team recovering the body of the pilot from the aircraft shortly thereafter.

Firefighting pilot at Gold Mountain Fire dies after aircraft crashes into Gunnison County reservoir

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With Wildfires Already Surging, Communities Need Cross-Boundary Solutions

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions highlighted the need for federal action that supports a cross-boundary approach to land management, which would bring private, local, state, Tribal, and federal partners together to improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, protect critical infrastructure, and safeguard public health.

With Wildfires Already Surging, Communities Need Cross-Boundary Solutions

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Hundreds of thousands of acres burn as fires spread in West

Fires across the southwestern U.S. have picked up early this year, with over 400,000 acres burning between Utah and Colorado alone, as 546,000 acres were on fire nationwide - 146% of the average year-to-date acreage burn during the last 10 years, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

Hundreds of thousands of acres burn as fires spread in West

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Air Attack Issue #46

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Ned Dawson, Publisher of Air Attack Magazine, sent along issue #46, noting that anyone who wants to receive future issues of Air Attack Magazine directly can sign up on the VIP list.

Air Attack Issue #46

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5 things you might not know about wildland firefighting

The senior editor at Inside Climate News and author of “Megafire: The Race to Extinguish a Deadly Epidemic of Flame,” highlighted five important topics in regards to wildland firefighting about which the general public is typically unaware.

5 things you might not know about wildland firefighting

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Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Wildfires which have scorched more than 20,000 hectares across Portugal, Spain, France, Greece and other European nations have forced mass evacuations and threatened the Tour de France bicycle race, while Greeks living in Thessaloniki were warned to remain indoors and shut their windows and doors due to toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant that was engulfed by a wildfire.

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

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NWA July Newsletter

The National Wildfire Alliance sent along their latest newsletter.

NWA July Newsletter

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Tracking US wildfires in maps and charts

As 121 wildfires continued to burn across the U.S., in a year in which wildland blazes have scorched over 2.9 million acres nationwide so far, CNN provided an interactive map and charts detailing the largest blazes currently burning, along with their effects on air quality.

Tracking US wildfires in maps and charts

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Firefighters battle wildfires in the West

ABC News provided an overview of 40 major wildfires which are currently burning across nine western states, where Colorado's 46 sq mile Cottonwood Fire has earned the dubious distinction of being the largest wildfire in the U.S.

Firefighters battle wildfires in the West

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