Fire has always played a significant role in Pacific Northwest forests. Fire in the Cascades, historically sparked by lightning strikes, led to a natural succession that cleared debris on the forest ...

Humans have altered the forests of western North America markedly over the past several centuries. We’ve suppressed fire, harvested much of the old-growth trees, and built homes and communities within ...

The U.S. Forest Service will staff Colby Mountain Lookout in Lassen National Forest for the 2026 fire season, enhancing fire ...

The event opened with statements from the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye, the FAO Regional Representative for Europe and Central Asia, the UNFF Bureau Chair, and the Director of the ...

Farrell Hayes wanted to fight fires last year with the Nez Perce Tribe Forestry & Fire Management Division. But he wasn’t old enough. “Now it’s my first year, and so I’m excited for all that,” he said ...

During this summer of hazy views, unhealthy air quality and canceled outdoor events, it's hard to miss the effects of wildfire smoke. Now, some Midwest lawmakers are directing blame at what they see ...

In the aftermath of Australia’s “Black Summer” bushfires of 2019–20, few policy questions have proved as persistent as how, exactly, to live with fire on a warming continent. Governments promise ...

Tahoe National Forest plans to enter Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning June 30 due to increasing wildfire risk. Under these restrictions, campfires are still permitted in provided fire rings or ...

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — As the Jones Road wildfire continued to consume acres of forest in southern Ocean County on Wednesday, state authorities said it was likely to be the largest wildfire in New Jersey ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA)— The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management say two local fires are now fully contained. The Cattle Fire and Ranch Fire had no change in acreage. Both are now ...