According to the General Directorate of Forestry, 612 forest fires erupted in June alone—rising to 624 by early July (Anadolu Agency 2025). According to MODIS burned area data, as many as 177 forest fires occurred in Turkey in July alone, devastating approximately 60,000 hectares of land. The most affected by the 2025 wildfires in Turkey are the western and northwestern provinces such as Izmir, Bursa, Çanakkale, Manisa, Bilecik, and Hatay in the southeast. Major cities like Izmir and Bur...| World Weather Attribution
This collaboration Combines Satellite-Based Vegetation Risk Monitoring and AI/Science-Based Wildfire Modeling to Help Utilities Reduce Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and Keep Power On During Extreme Weather| Technosylva
The Sonoma County Public Safety Consortium is taking steps to make sure local agencies have the IT, data and communication tools they need to keep communities safe.| StateScoop
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Five large wildfires have burned tens of thousands of acres in the forests around this northern Arizona city in the last 15 years. Monsoon floods after those fires closed roads, wrecked homes, and took the life of a 12-year-old girl. But it is the fire that has yet to burn that most […] The post With Wildfire-Prevention Work, Flagstaff Seeks to Avoid the Next Devastating Flood appeared first on Circle of Blue.| Circle of Blue
Five years after a megafire scorched Big Basin Redwoods State Park, not only are the forests rebounding, but California State Parks has big plans for rebuilding the park's infrastructure. The post Rebuilding Big Basin: a vision for its future after wildfire by Justin Housman appeared first on Save the Redwoods League - Protecting ancient redwood forests since 1918. -- read more at Save the Redwoods League.| Save the Redwoods League
A Hollywood screenwriter makes an impact by weaving stories of everyday actions that can build the climate future we need. The post Writing the future of our planet one small deed at a time by Carmiel Banasky appeared first on Save the Redwoods League - Protecting ancient redwood forests since 1918. -- read more at Save the Redwoods League.| Save the Redwoods League
Los Angeles’ emergency order blocks Senate Bill 9 lot-splits in fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, restoring the single-family pattern that existed before the January inferno. The move underscores tensions between state housing law and local disaster realities.| The Builder's Daily
I hiked up to the top of the road where I live and paused to stare southward toward a plume of black smoke about 25 miles away. Another wildfire.| Trout Unlimited
Discover the latest in sustainability and green building practices on our blog. Stay informed with industry insights, expert tips, and trends. Explore our blog now and stay ahead in creating a greener, more sustainable future.| USGBC-CA
A blaze at Poldark filming site near Kynance Cove scorched rare wildlife habitat during UK’s driest year in decades - crews battled to save the protected landscape.| Need To Know
The award recognizes organizations who set new standards throughout the GIS community PRESS RELEASE UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia camera network features more than 1,190 cameras as of July 2025. The network continues to grow and all new cameras are included in the awardwinning Esri map layer. On July 16, 2025, University of California San Diego’s […] The post ALERTCalifornia Awarded 2025 Special Achievement in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by Esri appeared first on ALERTCalifornia.| ALERTCalifornia
Even with 66% of the state in drought, Montana has seen far fewer acres burn than at this point last year. Experts weigh in on the factors contributing to this summer’s unusually mild fire season.| Montana Free Press
UC Berkeley Professor Michael Gollner and his students are using advanced wildfire simulation tools to help neighborhoods understand local risks.| The Berkeley Scanner
"Early evacuation is the best course of action," said retired Councilwoman Susan Wengraf. "The longer you wait, the harder it's going to be."| The Berkeley Scanner
Simple projects around your property can be the most important steps you take to protect your property from wildfire. The post How to Maintain Your Defensible Space appeared first on DISASTERSAFETY.ORG.| DISASTERSAFETY.ORG
As wildfires worsen across the U.S., job uncertainty is combining with a growing mental health crisis and threatening the lives of wildland firefighters.| Montana Free Press
It began in the wake of extreme flooding from Hurricane Helene and ended amid the onset of sunny summer weather. After spanning parts of all four seasons and all corners of the state at its peak, our latest drought in North Carolina is finally over.| North Carolina State Climate Office
This beautiful city in the picture is Eugene, Oregon. Known for its Willamette Valley and the founding of athletic shoe giant Nike, it also had America’s worst air quality in 2022, according to the latest data from the Environmental Protection Agency. | Smart Air
Violators face fines up to $100,000 and a year in jail. Those who start wildfires may also be held responsible for the full cost of fire suppression.| abc10.com
The post Protecting the Gateway to the Rockies: Our Bold Plan to Reduce Wildfire Risk in Northern Colorado appeared first on Peaks to People Water Fund.| Peaks to People Water Fund
Forests play a critical role in our ecosystem, economy and quality of life. However, the misguided notion that the best way to preserving forests is leaving forestlands untouched is not only outdated but also potentially harmful. Actively managing forests to reduce wildfire severity is a long-held indigenous practice that has gained renewed support among individuals and organizations representing diverse interests, ... Read More The post Why a balanced approach leads to healthy forests appear...| Washington Forest Protection Association
Fire, drought, insect infestations, disease outbreaks and weather-related disturbances have always been a part of the natural forest cycle. It’s true fire can be beneficial in maintaining a healthy balance in forests by lowering the accumulation of fuel levels and allowing for ample space for trees to grow. Yet the destructive fires that have dominated news headlines the past several ... Read More The post We can reduce catastrophic wildfires appeared first on Washington Forest Protection A...| Washington Forest Protection Association
Washington’s forests are appreciated by us all, for their beauty, ecological values, jobs, recreation, and the forests and wood products they provide. We don’t often think about the health of our forests because they look so green from a distance. Those who recreate, hunt, live or work in forests, have a different vantage point, and can see when unmanaged forests ... Read More The post 53% of Washington’s Forests are Protected, and many are dying appeared first on Washington Forest Prot...| Washington Forest Protection Association
An overwhelming majority of Washington residents back the forestry sector and working forests. That’s according to a recent poll that found most Washington voters – 89% – throughout all four corners of the state saying they support forest management to promote thriving, healthy forests. Forest management refers to efforts taken by the forest products sector to sustainably grow, harvest, replant ... Read More The post Washington residents support active forest management appeared first o...| Washington Forest Protection Association
Forest fires and wildfire smoke were on the minds of many last week as smoke blanketed every corner of Washington state, making national news and dominating local news headlines. But as firefighters work to contain the multiple large fires on both sides of the Cascades, one thing is painfully clear, unmanaged forests are amplifying an already challenging – and dangerous ... Read More The post Wildfire smoke draws attention to importance of forest management appeared first on Washington Fore...| Washington Forest Protection Association
Wood and wood products are key to better carbon capture Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:00 am Updated Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:00 am By Washington Forest Protection Association Produced by ST Content Studio Washington state has set an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 95% by 2050. The health of our forests will play a critical role in this reduction. ... Read More The post Carbon Stored in Wood Products Extends the Carbon Benefit appeared first on Washington Forest Protection Association.| Washington Forest Protection Association
An overwhelming majority of people (83%) say forest management reduces wildfire risk and support it as a means of preventing them. That’s according to a recent poll that finds people are increasingly recognizing the critical role sustainable forestry practices and working forests play in maintaining forest health to help protect against catastrophic wildfires. Research and practical application consistently demonstrate active ... Read More The post Forest management reduces wildfire risk ap...| Washington Forest Protection Association
April featured unseasonable warmth and an uncharacteristic lack of rain showers and severe weather. That has extended our drought with new impacts emerging last month.| North Carolina State Climate Office
More than a dozen fires broke out on March 22nd and 23rd and spread rapidly over the following days. More than 48,000 hectares burned – over 20,000 hectares more than the second most devastating wildfires, in April 2022, and more than ten times the annual average burnt area. | World Weather Attribution
In her new art series, Sempervirens in Elementis—Latin for ever living in the elements, Sempervirens Fund’s Forest Fellow Jane Kim explores the relationship between redwoods and the elements: water, fire, earth, and air. The post Sempervirens in Elementis appeared first on Sempervirens Fund.| Sempervirens Fund
As of April 1, Alaska’s wildland fire season is officially underway, and burn permits are now required statewide.This includes Northern and Interior Alaska, while Southern and Southwest regio…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
On the fast track into spring, March remained mostly warm in North Carolina, with dry weather especially in the west. Low humidity, gusty winds, and ongoing drought combined to fuel more wildfires across the state.| North Carolina State Climate Office
Overview of Washington’s Forests Washington’s forests cover nearly half the state, offering a diverse landscape shaped by varying climates, tree species, and wildlife. These forests provide economic, social, and environmental benefits. Ownership is a mix of public (about two-thirds) and private lands, including federal, state, municipal, tribal, conservation, and private family forest lands. While Washington’s forests show healthy regeneration in ... Read More| Washington Forest Protection Association
January brought a rare run of cold weather that supported several rounds of snow. But with little other precipitation, drought continued expanding across the state last month.| North Carolina State Climate Office
Guest Contributor Stephen Pyne originally published this essay in December 2024, just weeks before wildfires devastated the cities of Altadena and Pacific Palisades in the Los Angeles area in January 2025. The fires are expected to be the most destructive in U.S. history. — "The city burning is Los Angeles's deepest image of itself." -... The post Hollywood in Flames appeared first on Forest History Society.| Forest History Society
Follow Hilary Franz’s leadership on wildfire seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/follow-hilary-franzs-leadership-on-wildfire January 17, 2025 Images of the unrelenting infernos ravaging Los Angeles are a potent reminder of the increasing threats wildfire poses to homes and human life, including in Washington state. Climate change has made fire seasons drier, longer and more dangerous, especially when paired with the overgrowth and undermanagement of natural lands. But ... Read More The post...| Washington Forest Protection Association
It’s setting up to be a consequential winter for North Carolina, with the fate of a newly emerging drought, along with a potentially record-breaking “snow drought,” hanging in the balance.| North Carolina State Climate Office
As flames raged through Jasper, officials said they believe between 30 and 50 per cent of the townsite may have been lost to the wildfire.| Global News
Impacts are Equal to Population multiplied by Tools multiplied by Energy available to drive those Tools Editors Note: The Wildlife News has a history of tackling difficult and sometimes uncomfortab…| The Wildlife News
Guest Contributor Stephen Pyne took time out during a visit in 2012 to Mann Gulch to reflect on author Norman Maclean and his book Young Men and Fire. “In my story of the Mann Gulch fire, how I first came to Mann Gulch is part of the story.” – Norman Maclean, Young Men and...| Forest History Society
While the peak of the fire season usually occurs in August and September, June 2024 was exceptional, with an estimated 440,000 hectares burned in one month, a significantly larger area than the previous June maximum of 257,000 hectares and far exceeding the monthly average of about 8,300 hectares. | World Weather Attribution
Government agencies and companies are adapting artificial intelligence technologies in their wildfire monitoring and fighting strategies.| Washington State Standard
The Jasper Park Lodge and Maligne Lodge are amongst the properties affected by the wildfire consuming parts of the mountain town in western Alberta.| Global News
Extreme heat hit home in June, with little rainfall throughout the month. That combination brought the rapid onset of drought conditions in North Carolina. Summer Sizzle Shows Up A boost from a late-month heat wave helped put our June temperatures well above normal. The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports a preliminary statewide average| North Carolina State Climate Office
I became a climate refugee after being ordered to evacuate from my home in Yellowknife. We were told to pack enough supplies for five days.| Watershed Sentinel
The award recognizes exemplary people, projects, and organizations that leverage high-bandwidth networking PRESS RELEASE The Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) named an AI fire-detection tool created by the University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), and industry partner DigitalPath the winner of […] The post CENIC Awards AI Fire-Detection Tool an “Innovations in Netw...| ALERTCalifornia
TIME selected the University of California ALERTCalifornia program, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), and industry partner Digital Path’s AI fire detection tool as one of the best inventions of 2023. The post ALERTCalifornia and CAL FIRE’s fire detection AI program named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023 appeared first on ALERTCalifornia.| ALERTCalifornia
UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia public safety program leverages novel technology and cutting-edge research to understand the causes, behavior and aftereffects of natural disasters. The post CAL FIRE and University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia Program Join Forces to Enhance Wildfire Response with Artificial Intelligence Implementation Trial appeared first on ALERTCalifornia.| ALERTCalifornia
Both mountain guides and rural firefighters need to know their territory. For Rob Savoye, combining those two things – plus a love of mapping and expert free… Read more "Facing the continuous fire season – let’s get mapping in the United States"| Resiliency Maps
UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia public safety program leverages novel technology and cutting-edge research to understand the causes, behavior and aftereffects of natural disasters. The post ALERTCalifornia Launches to Provide Essential Tools to Understand and Adapt to Wildfires and Natural Disasters in the Golden State appeared first on ALERTCalifornia.| ALERTCalifornia
This week we are joined by Stacey Moniz. As a beloved community member who is deeply rooted on the island, Stacey generously shares with us where things stand currently and helps us understand the complicated and entrenched forces that contributed to this disaster unfolding as it did. Stacey & Laura discuss grief & loss, the ineffable pain that continues to course through the island, the profound strength and devotion of her family, friends, colleagues, and fellow community members and - impo...| The Trauma Stewardship Institute
The headline: 40 years of California wildland fire in 60 seconds. The movie: The movie illustrates all fires in the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Fire and Resource A…| Charted Territory
A UC Davis study summarizing the 2020 California wildfire year said just over 9,900 wildfires burned 4.3 million acres in 2020. That's twice the previous record but only average compared to burn rates before Euro-American settlement. Fire severity is the far greater concern.| UC Davis
