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States have already begun introducing legal measures to reduce the prevalence.

Outdoors

Scientists make 'disturbing' discovery while studying toxic chemicals used to fight wildfires: '[It] just lit up'

"Accurately map wildfires to within 180 feet of their origin."

Outdoors

Researchers develop low-cost system to detect wildfires within seconds of ignition: 'Very overwhelming for fire departments'

"[It] can easily spread wildfires because it can carry and burn hotter than our Arizona plants."

Outdoors

Volunteers rally to eradicate invasive pest known as 'biological wildfires': 'You have to be very diligent about removing all of it'

"These are pretty much absolutely fireproof, flameproof materials."

Tech

Residents choose surprising material to rebuild homes lost in severe wildfires: 'Absolutely fireproof, flameproof'

"It's ridiculous."

Home

Proposed fire prevention regulation could protect homes from being decimated by wildfires — but why are some homeowners against it?

On top of damaging homes and natural landscapes, wildfires release harmful pollutants into the atmosphere as they burn.

Outdoors

Communities evacuate after extreme conditions cause 'fast-spreading' wildfires to erupt: 'An historic increase of brush fires'

"All of the economic issues are magnified."

Business

Officials issue warning after relentless wildfires drain state resources: '[Funding] has never been more urgent'

"They just want to turn around and blame homeowners."

Business

Community scrambles after insurance companies drop home coverage following devastating wildfires: 'It's almost criminal'

The Rainforest Foundation estimates that a staggering 13.4 million acres of Brazil's Amazon have burned in 2024.

Outdoors

Historic wildfires blanket 80% of Brazil in thick smoke: 'When I go out, I put on my mask'

"Information like this will make a lifesaving difference for firefighters and communities around the globe."

Tech

Google launches revolutionary AI-powered satellites capable of rapidly detecting wildfires: 'It is a game changer'

"There are many tourists who continue to disregard the signs."

Outdoors

Brazen tourists caught continuously trespassing on trails closed after rampaging wildfires: 'Fine them'

"Anyone can do whatever they want."

Business

Homeowners scramble after insurance company fails to deliver following devastating wildfires: 'There's no oversight'