1. National Fire News - National Interagency Fire Center

    https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn

    Get the latest updates on wildland fires in 9 states, including fire size, containment, and resources. See the fuels and fire behavior advisory, weather conditions, and historical data for the current and past years.

  2. AirNow Fire and Smoke Map

    https://fire.airnow.gov/

    This map shows fine particle pollution (PM2.5) from wildfires and other sources. It provides a public resource of information to best prepare and manage wildfire season. Developed in a joint partnership between the EPA and USFS.

  3. Maps: Tracking Air Quality and Smoke From Wildfires - The New York Times

    https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/us/smoke-maps-canada-fires.html

    Much of the smoke that has plagued the Northeastern United States this summer can be traced back to fires burning in Canada; fires in the Pacific Northwest and Alberta have helped push haze into...

  4. NIFC Maps - National Interagency Fire Center

    https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/maps

    Find maps of current and historical wildfires, fire perimeters, weather, and fire detections in the U.S. and Canada. Access the National Interagency Fire Center for wildfire prevention, suppression, and management.

  5. The Latest Data Confirms: Forest Fires Are Getting Worse

    https://www.wri.org/insights/global-trends-forest-fires

    Forest fires are becoming more widespread and severe due to climate change, affecting boreal regions, tropical forests and other ecosystems. Learn how fires are increasing tree cover loss, carbon emissions and economic costs, and what can be done to reduce them.

  6. The largest wildfire in the US has burned almost 400,000 acres - CNN

    https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/22/weather/us-western-wildfires-thursday/index.html

    CNN — The largest wildfire in the United States approached 400,000 acres burned with containment at just 38%, officials said Thursday. The Bootleg Fire has charred 399,359 acres in southern...

  7. How Does Wildfire Impact Wildlife and Forests?

    https://www.fws.gov/story/2022-10/how-does-wildfire-impact-wildlife-and-forests

    Learn how wildfire affects wildlife and forests in different ways, from low-intensity fires that clean and thin the forest to high-severity fires that scorch the soil and tree roots. See how wildlife adapts to fire and how fire can benefit the ecosystem.

  8. Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts

    https://www.watchduty.org/

    Watch Duty is a nonprofit service that monitors and alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time. You can see fire maps, flight tracks, air quality, evacuation orders, and more on their website.

  9. Forest fires are shifting north and intensifying - EarthSky

    https://earthsky.org/earth/forest-fires-are-shifting-north-and-intensifying/

    A conifer forest in northwestern Canada after the 2023 fire season in which more than 6,000 fires burned through 15 million hectares (58,000 square miles). Image via author Stefan Doerr/ The ...