Wildfires pose a considerable threat to forests and wildlife, with tropical dry deciduous forests being particularly susceptible. These ecosystems, characterized by seasonal dry periods, create ...

Fire weather indices (FWIs) are widely used to assess wildfire risk, but are typically designed for specific regions and not adapted globally. Here, we present a systematic effort to generate ...

Across the western U.S., wildfires are becoming larger and more severe—and even trees that initially survive are dying in subsequent years, making it harder for forests to regenerate, according to new ...

Understanding how wildfires influence our planet’s climate is a daunting challenge. Although fire occurs nearly everywhere on Earth and has always been present, it is still one of the least understood ...

Hundreds of Spanish firefighters on Tuesday battled a forest fire stoked by fierce winds that had burned more than 3,000 hectares, with authorities ordering 18,000 residents to stay at home. More than ...

A new and alarming pattern of destruction is emerging in the rainforest, challenging Brazilian authorities ahead of COP30. After plunging in 2023 and 2024, deforestation in the Amazon surged 92% in ...

Central Idaho's fire danger is now considered high. Officials urge caution as dry conditions create wildfire risk in the Salmon-Challis National Forest and beyond.