Jul 3, 2024 · Wildfires are increasing around the globe in frequency, severity and duration, heightening the need to understand the health effects of wildfire exposure. The risk of wildfires grows in extremely dry conditions, such as drought, heat waves and during high winds.

Jan 15, 2025 · The LA Wildfires. This past week, huge swaths of metro Los Angeles have been devastated by wildfires fueled by parched vegetation and hurricane force winds. The images and videos of once vibrant neighborhoods reduced to smoldering ash are, in a word, horrifying.

Jan 15, 2025 · As historically destructive wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area, questions about how wildfires most often burn down homes, the best way communities can rebuild after a wildfire, and what building code requirements exist in California have surfaced in news reports, conversations on social media, and elsewhere.

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day—commonly shortened to Wildfire Prep Day—focuses on what you can do in and around your home to help protect against the threat of wildfires. The annual event, which is organized by NFPA and sponsored by State Farm, takes place on the first Saturday in May.

Aug 12, 2021 · Several countries across the WHO European Region – including Albania, Greece, Israel, Italy, North Macedonia and Turkey – are experiencing severe wildfires that are posing a health risk to people and communities. The fires are caused by both excessive heat during heatwaves combined with strong winds and by man-made factors. WHO/Europe stands ready …

Sep 19, 2023 · The Maui wildfire is one of the deadliest in U.S. history, highlighting the severe impact of wildfires and the importance of fire safety.

The LA Wildfires When the Smoke Clears As Los Angeles County tries to pick up the pieces after one of the most destructive wildfire events in U.S. history, local leaders are confronted with urgent challenges and immense decisions—chief among them, rebuilding areas that were destroyed.

NFPA's wildfire expert shares her observations about LA's devastating wildfires and what needs to happen next.

Aug 19, 2024 · Nearly 30,000 wildfires have burned over 5 million acres in the U.S. so far in 2024. Experts predict high wildfire activity to continue through the fall. Predicting and Preparing for Wildfires

Jun 6, 2024 · From lightning to human causes such as campfires and fireworks, learn more about the various ignition sources for wildfires and how to stay safer.