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U.S. National Interagency Fire Center Reports Wildfire Season is Heating Up – the Wildfire Update – as of Monday 23rd June 2025
The U.S. National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) provided a wildfire update on Monday (6-23-25). The NIFC is reporting that currently […]
Indigenous-Led Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Sets Example in BC
An Indigenous-led wildfire risk reduction project near Merritt, BC, is being recognized as a model for land stewardship, Radio NL reported.
President Trump Signs Executive Order Regarding Wildfire Prevention and Response
President Trump signed an executive order focused on improving wildfire prevention and response.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of June 13
As of Friday, 15 large wildfires are being managed with full suppression strategies, while one is under a different strategy, across seven geographic areas.
Canadian Wildfire Season Expected to be Second Worst on Record
Canada’s wildfire season is set to be the second worst on record, and officials warn of a dangerous summer in parts of BC, The Canadian Press reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of June 6
As of Friday, 22,046 acres are burning. Seven large wildfires are under full suppression strategies in five geographic areas.
Canada’s Wildfire Season Off to a Dangerous Start
As of Tuesday, a NASA satellite had detected four times as many fire hot spots across Canada as is typical for early June, the Times Colonist reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of May 30
As of Friday, there are currently 6 large wildfires under full suppression strategies and one under a strategy other than full suppression.
USDA Invests $200 Million to Expand Timber Production
Secretary of Agriculture Rollins announced a $200 million investment to implement the Forest Service’s National Active Forest Management Strategy.