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    Wildfires spread rapidly, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, destroying vegetation, homes, and infrastructure. Smoke inhalation and poor air quality present additional health risks. Preparedness involves creating defensible space around homes, stocking N95 masks to reduce smoke exposure, and having a family evacuation plan. Through the SimpliGO app, users can access wildfire preparedness programs and resources from agencies like the U.S. Forest Service. The app’s RSS News Feeds offer updates on active fires, containment efforts, and evacuation advisories, helping users remain informed. SimpliGO’s connection to hardware providers enables users to acquire firefighting tools, air purifiers, and other resources critical for protecting their property and health.

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    • Livestream opportunity for Calgary conference

      The 18th International Wildland Fire Safety Summit and the 7th Human Dimensions of Wildland Fire Conference starts this week – but you can still join online. Calgary, Canada is welcoming almost 400 delegates from 20 countries and 32 sponsors and exhibitors. If you missed out on a place, tune in to the main sessions online from anywhere […]

    • Wildfire extremes are getting more extreme worldwide, new report shows

      Wildfires across the globe are worsening due to the climate crisis, according to a newly released report compiled by scientists from more than 60 institutes in 20 countries. The State of Wildfires Report for 2024-2025 found that some of the largest and most catastrophic wildfires over the past year were two to three times more […]

    • Mental health risks for wildland firefighters mostly not studied

      By David Bruce Most research on wildland firefighter health has focused on physical health risks related to things like smoke exposure and injury. Very little research has examined the potential psychological impacts of wildland fire service work, whether that be from large scale disasters or from routine fire seasons. A review of the mental health […]

    • Regulators, critics stall Hawaii utility’s wildfire safety plan

      The historic 2023 Lahaina wildfire that killed over 100 people was caused by high winds snapping a power pole. Two years later, the island’s utility is struggling to implement prevention measures to stop the next wildfire from starting. Hawaiian Electric’s proposed wildfire safety plan has stalled in Public Utilities Commission meetings, with members saying they […]

    • California’s new Wildfire Catastrophe Model will challenge insurance companies’ ‘secretive algorithms’

      California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation law into effect on Friday, which lawmakers say will push back on “secretive” wildfire risk algorithms used by insurance companies. The legislation, SB 429, requires all documentation, programs, data, and algorithms of the model relating to wildfire risk to be publicly available. The new regulations go against the […]