This year already promises to be a “historic” one for fires, immediately testing Trump’s new firefighting strategy.

A lot of us might assume that most homes that are destroyed by wildfires were in obvious, high fire-risk areas, like on the edge of forests that frequently burn. But wildfires are a faster-growing and ...

A CalFire firefighter tries to keep the Lake fire from jumping Highway 138 above the lake on June 28 in Silverwood Lake. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) In one of the most comprehensive pictures ...

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Wildfire smoke is no longer just a seasonal nuisance—it’s becoming a persistent public health threat that demands our attention. As once-rare events grow more frequent and intense, the impact of ...

Wildfire has long been a part of life for many Americans. But recently, as wildfires have become larger, more destructive and longer-lasting, a new risk has come into focus for millions across the ...

In this photo released by the Jasper National Park, smoke rises from a wildfire burning near Jasper, Alberta, Canada, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 [AP Photo/Jasper National Park/The Canadian Press] The ...

The United States is one of the largest countries on Earth. It covers an astonishing amount of land, and a lot of it is very humid, with millions of acres of tree-lined land. This means, unfortunately ...