wildfires

Read or listen to news headlines for Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

A new study shows that many Americans living in wildfire-prone areas have homes that are not built with wildfire in mind.

With wildfire seasons growing longer and stronger across the Mountain West, companies that do prevention work are staying busy.

Read or listen to news headlines for Monday, July 18, 2022.

Read or listen to news headlines for Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

People facing high wildfire risks are more likely to be white, live in pricier homes and have higher incomes. That’s according to new research published in Environmental Research Letters. It suggests that this wealthier group is more likely to face wildfire threats because many of them seek the beautiful views and amenities on the outskirts of bigger cities in the West.

In Boise's Warm Springs Mesa neighborhood, a new alert system is the latest step in efforts to improve the community's response and communication in the event of a wildfire or other emergency, as the memory of the Table Rock fire is still fresh for most residents.

Read or listen to news headlines for Friday, May 27, 2022.

Agencies like the Forest Service often use contract airplanes to drop fire retardant on wildfires. If resources fall short, though, a specialized team of military personnel can help. This year is shaping up to be another extreme fire season, so having this backup may be especially helpful.

This fire year is on track to be as extreme as the last few. At the same time, some Forest Service areas have had a hard time hiring enough wildland firefighters.