As of Friday, 14 large fires were actively burning across the US. Year-to-date, 2,405,621 acres have been burned.
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Canada Provides 2026 Wildfire Preparedness Update and Seasonal Forecast
Canada reported 65 active wildfires, including six out of control, as officials warned of elevated wildfire risk across much of the country this summer.
Ontario Invests CA$14 Million to Modernize Forest Inventory System
Ontario is investing more than CA$14 million to modernize its forest inventory system using LiDAR and digital tools to support sector competitiveness.
Colorado Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreak Expands 148% in 2025
Colorado’s mountain pine beetle outbreak expanded 148% from 2024 to 2025, with infestations expected to intensify amid heat and drought stress.
US and BC Pledge Continued Wildfire Cooperation Despite Pressures
US and BC wildfire agencies said mutual aid agreements remain intact despite pressures, CBC News reported.
US Forest Service Invests More Than $80 Million in Forest Conservation Projects
The USFS will invest more than $80 million in 15 Forest Legacy projects aimed at conserving over 34,000 acres of privately owned working forests.
US Forest Service Updates Disaster Recovery Progress Across National Forests
The US Forest Service said disaster recovery efforts continue across 85 national forests and two national grasslands damaged by nearly 100 disasters.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for May 15
As of Friday, May 15, 12 large fires were actively burning across the US. Year-to-date, 1,918,424 acres have burned.
BC Awards CA$2 Million Grant to FPInnovations for Forest Sector Growth
BC provided a CA$2 million grant to FPInnovations for Make More in BC, a project supporting forestry-sector economic hubs and local manufacturing.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for May 1
As of Friday, 17 large fires were active across the US. Year-to-date, 1,847,151 acres have burned.