Evacuations in Spain as wildfire triggers regional emergency
People in 25 municipalities in Spain are facing evacuations triggered by a wildfire burning around 100 km (62 miles) northeast of the nation’s capital. The La Mierla Fire ignited inside Sierra Norte Natural Park on Thursday and has since burned over 16,0…
Canada wildfire smoke will cover more US states soon, forecasts show
Communities within the United States’ Great Lakes region will experience their highest air pollution levels throughout Sunday due to wildfire smoke from Canada, but National Weather Service forecasts show significant relief isn’t coming anytime soo…
Canada wildfire totals explode to historic highs, US officials warn to extinguish fires ‘as fast as possible’
What began as a far-below-average wildfire season for Canada has since exploded past historical norms, causing national crews to mobilize and United States officials to issue warnings. Area burned in Canada was less than half of the 10-year average on July 7, …
Canada wildfire smoke blankets US skies across the Midwest and Northeast, triggering health alerts
Air quality levels are forecast to drop to unhealthy levels across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast on Tuesday as smoke from Canadian wildfires intensifies. AirNow’s Fire and Smoke Map showed the regions blanketed in yellow due to the drifting smoke. Winds…
Rethinking cause, consequence and investigation in the UK
By Rhodri Jones In an era of climate volatility, sprawling urban development, and rising societal pressures, wildfires in the United Kingdom have evolved from seasonal phenomena into persistent national threats. No longer confined to distant wildernesses, wild…
Wildfire death toll rises in Spain, as Europe swelters
Twelve people have died with many others injured or unaccounted for in wildfires in Almeria, southern Spain, as extreme heat continues across much of Europe. Details of the tragedy are still emerging, with the wildfire still active and authorities piecing toge…
Utah’s largest wildfire in nearly a decade crosses 100,000 acres burned
The Babylon Fire burning in southeast Utah crossed a critical threshold on Tuesday, with firefighters still working to contain it. The fire has burned over 102,000 acres in the Manti-Lasal National Forest and sits at 21% containment as of Thursday morning, acc…
One foot in the black – an off-season journey
By Silvie Fojtik The following is a photo essay chronicling my travels to Latin America from November 2024 through February 2025. I work a seasonal job in wildfire; generally, this is in the months of February through October in the Northern Hemisphere. In the…
Wildfire science Best Student Paper awards
Congratulations to the inaugural winners of the International Journal of Wildland Fire Student Paper Prize! This new award celebrates outstanding student research that advanced wildland fire science in the Journal in 2025. 🔥🌲 The Best Student Paper joint winne…
Wildfire magazine – latest issue
Wildfire magazine, Issue 1, 2026. Read the latest issue of Wildfire magazine – the magazine of the International Association of Wildland Fire. This edition has features such as the status of fire investigations in the UK, a Canadian firefighter’s off‑season jo…