Wildfire risk threatens millions in Southwest

Millions in the Southwest have been warned that they are under threat from wildfires through the end of the week due to warmer temperatures, high winds and low relative humidity, according to the National Weather Service.

Wildfire risk threatens millions in Southwest

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Three burn parameters can make prescribed forest fires burn safer and cleaner

In a new study published in the journal Atmospheric Pollution Research, scientists at Stanford University suggested ways to perform prescribed burns which drastically reduce the health impact from the smoke.

Three burn parameters can make prescribed forest fires burn safer and cleaner

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IAFC President says U.S. wildfire threat is now nationwide

Speaking at the Wildland-Urban Interface 2025 Conference, the President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs warned that wildfire threats are now affecting more regions across the U.S. and require a national response.

IAFC President says U.S. wildfire threat is now nationwide

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Finding calm in the off-season

The first woman recruited by the New Mexico-based Smokey Bear Hotshots for its elite wildland firefighting crew discussed how best to 'pivot and redirect,' in healing from traumatic stress and grief, especially after fire season.

Finding calm in the off-season

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Curtis joins bipartisan bill to reduce wildfire risks in the West after years of devastating blazes

The Fix Our Forests Act was introduced Thursday by U.S. Senators John Curtis, R-Utah, John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, Tim Sheehy R-Montana, and Alex Padilla D-California, with the aim to "combat catastrophic wildfires, restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient and responsive."

Curtis joins bipartisan bill to reduce wildfire risks in the West after years of devastating blazes

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Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act passes Senate, awaits House decision

The Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025, which aims to expand the availability of aircraft and equipment for wildfire response operations across the U.S. by updating the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996, has passed the U.S. Senate.

Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act passes Senate, awaits House decision

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Use NASA Earth Observations and Tools for Operational Wildfire Monitoring and Management

A training session offered April 16-30 by NASA's Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) program will explore the powerful NASA data and tool users can quickly employ to identify the location, extent, and intensity of wildland fire activity, as well as its effects.

Use NASA Earth Observations and Tools for Operational Wildfire Monitoring and Management

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