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Federal Job Cuts Are Making Wildfires Harder to Fight

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:52:35 +0000

The New York Times delved into the details of how federal job cuts have impacted wildfire response in a year which is shaping up to be one for the record books, with over 48,000 wildfires burning more than 6.5 million acres across the U.S. by mid-August.

Federal Job Cuts Are Making Wildfires Harder to Fight

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In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:15:04 +0000

The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center reported that U.S. firefighting personnel are being overrun by wildfires at the highest rate in two decades, leading to six deaths and dozens of injuries in 12 entrapments this year.

In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high

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Feds visit Boise as new wildfire strategy takes shape

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:02:21 +0000

With the National Interagency Fire Center reporting that over 30,000 personnel are fighting more than 100 large wildfires nationwide, they raised the National Preparedness Level to 5, its highest setting, even as the secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior highlighted changes they say will improve the federal response to wildfires.

Feds visit Boise as new wildfire strategy takes shape

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High temps and drought fuel dozens of fires across the West, including near Reno, Nevada

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:57:57 +0000

Boise State Public Radio provided an interactive map which shows where scores of wildfires are burning across the western United States, including more than a dozen that are over 100,000 acres in size, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

High temps and drought fuel dozens of fires across the West, including near Reno, Nevada

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As new blazes emerge, crews battle nearly 200 wildfires across US

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0000

More than 20,000 people in southwest Canada and the western United States have fled their homes as more than 183 wildfires, including eight new large ones that were fueled by hot, dry weather, blaze across approximately 3 million acres.

As new blazes emerge, crews battle nearly 200 wildfires across US

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When tragedy strikes, America's wildland firefighters ask, was it 'somebody that we loved?'

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:02:35 +0000

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Brian Fennessy, Director of the US Wildland Fire Service, discussed a report on the deaths of three wildland firefighters from the Rifle Interagency Helitack Crew in late June which sheds light on the extreme and dangerous conditions they faced, and the impact on the tight-knit wildland firefighter community.

When tragedy strikes, America's wildland firefighters ask, was it 'somebody that we loved?'

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Aerial firefighting operations provide key support during Spokane Area Fires

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:49:40 +0000

A video news segment covered the action as aerial firefighters grappled with Spokane wildfires, AeroFlite and Coulson Aviation personnel discussing the fact that this has been an all-hands event, with all eight of AeroFlite's Spokane, Washington-based aircraft in the air at the moment.

Aerial firefighting operations provide key support during Spokane Area Fires

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The Forest Service Announces Wildland Firefighter Unification Feasibility Study Awardee. Study Results Are Expected In February Of 2027.

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:55:58 +0000

U.S. Forest Service has announced that the Research Triangle Institute will explore the feasibility of the incorporation of U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighters into the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, under the Department of the Interior.

The Forest Service Announces Wildland Firefighter Unification Feasibility Study Awardee. Study Results Are Expected In February Of 2027.

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Forest Service air tanker base plays key role during Montana fire season

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:05:14 +0000

As wildfire season intensifies across the West, Montana's Helena U.S. Forest Service Air Tanker Base, which accommodates everything from single-engine air-tankers (SEATS) and helicopters with buckets to very large air-tankers, better known as VLATs, like the DC-10, is playing a critical role in getting firefighting aircraft turned around quickly.

Forest Service air tanker base plays key role during Montana fire season

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U.S. wildfire season exceeds 10-year average

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:00:21 +0000

As nearly 100 major wildfires continue to burn across the U.S., blazes in Washington and Oregon have forced evacuations, caused power outages, and burned hundreds of thousands of acres in the Pacific Northwest alone.

U.S. wildfire season exceeds 10-year average

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Municipal fire departments take on growing role in wildfire response

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:52:30 +0000

As wildfires continue to burn across the U.S. and Canada, the International Association of Fire Fighters discussed how their training is preparing municipal fire departments to assist wildland crews and equipment who are stretched thin.

Municipal fire departments take on growing role in wildfire response

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France, Spain and Greece battle wildfires as Europe swelters

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:49:11 +0000

Firefighters in France, Spain and Greece are battling major wildfires, with Spain bringing the blaze on the border between Madrid and ‌Castilla y Leon under control, but facing new threats as intense heat, dry vegetation and powerful winds kept much of southern Europe on high alert.

France, Spain and Greece battle wildfires as Europe swelters

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Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:02:53 +0000

Despite headlines about wildfires raging in various parts of the world, particularly in Europe and North America, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low, largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fires more.

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing

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‘We’re losing our ability to manage forest fires’ as West becomes hotter and drier, researcher says

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:11:28 +0000

A professor of geography at Clark University in Massachusetts whose research focuses on climate and mountain ecosystems warned that methods which have traditionally been used to deal with wildfires may no longer be effective in the age of megafires, something debated by fellow wildfire experts in this article.

‘We’re losing our ability to manage forest fires’ as West becomes hotter and drier, researcher says

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noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:35:11 +0000

More than 320,000 people have been forced to flee their homes across France and Spain as a series of wildfires continues to wreak havoc across parts of southern Europe, with blazes in France burning around 42,000 hectares, and those in Spain burning more than 77,000 hectares across the Madrid area and the provinces of Ávila and Toledo.

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires rage on

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National Guard supports wildfire suppression efforts from the Midwest to West Coast

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:56:20 +0000

National Guard units from Wyoming, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Nebraska and Washington are supporting wildfire suppression operations in multiple states, providing aerial firefighting aircraft, helicopters and ground personnel to assist civil authorities as wildfire activity continues across the western U.S.

National Guard supports wildfire suppression efforts from the Midwest to West Coast

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Nearly 80 active wildfires reported in Oregon impacting 670K+ acres: What we know

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:58:01 +0000

As of noon on Wednesday, there were 76 major wildfires burning across Oregon, where at least 674,874 acres have gone up in smoke, with the highest concentration of blazes in the central northern part of the state.

Nearly 80 active wildfires reported in Oregon impacting 670K+ acres: What we know

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As major wildfires burn in Colorado and across the country, federal firefighting resources are being stretched thin

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:59:21 +0000

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that “national resources are heavily committed,” as dozens of major wildfires burn across the U.S., warning that areas with active wildfires “must take emergency measures to sustain incident operations.”

As major wildfires burn in Colorado and across the country, federal firefighting resources are being stretched thin

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Inside the race to spot wildfires before they spiral out of control

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Scientific American Magazine provided an overview of how technology is being harnessed to give firefighters advantages in spotting wildfires, looking back at how far we've come from the Big Burn of 1910, a 3 million-acre inferno that destroyed several towns across northern Idaho, western Montana and parts of British Columbia, claiming nearly 90 lives.

Inside the race to spot wildfires before they spiral out of control

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'A different animal this year': Ontario fire chief warns of dangerous conditions as wildfires spread across the western United States

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:49:01 +0000

In a year which has already seen more than 40,000 wildfires burn approximately 3.8 million acres across the U.S., the National Interagency Fire Center has raised the national preparedness level to five, the highest level possible, indicating firefighting resources are heavily committed across the country, where over 19,000 firefighters battle 78 major wildfires.

'A different animal this year': Ontario fire chief warns of dangerous conditions as wildfires spread across the western United States

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Texas A&M Forest Service announces first purchase of dedicated wildland firefighting aircraft

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:38:39 +0000

Texas A&M Forest Service is building a state-managed fleet of wildland firefighting aircraft, beginning with the purchase of two SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters, the first of which is expected to be delivered in December 2027, with the second anticipated to follow three to six months later.

Texas A&M Forest Service announces first purchase of dedicated wildland firefighting aircraft

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Dangerous wildfire smoke continues with air quality alerts in at least 17 states

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:39:09 +0000

Air quality alerts are in place across at least 17 states, from Minnesota to New Hampshire and as far south as Virginia, due to dangerous smoke from more than 180 wildfires burning in Canada and at least another nine that are burning in northern Minnesota.

Dangerous wildfire smoke continues with air quality alerts in at least 17 states

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Wildfires expose millions in Midwest, Northeast to dangerous smoke: "Perfect storm for really dry conditions"

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:52:46 +0000

Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution.

Wildfires expose millions in Midwest, Northeast to dangerous smoke: "Perfect storm for really dry conditions"

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Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:47:50 +0000

During a wildfire season that has already claimed the lives of four firefighting personnel, fire managers are trying to anticipate nature’s next move, placing thousands of firefighters, hundreds of engines, batteries of bulldozers, and fleets of helicopters and air-tankers where they’ll make the biggest difference.

Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead

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Firefighting pilot at Gold Mountain Fire dies after aircraft crashes into Gunnison County reservoir

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:48:45 +0000

Gunnison County Sheriff's Office reported that the Gunnison Regional Communications Center received a report on Sunday that a KMAX helicopter helping fight the Gold Mountain Fire had gone down in the Silver Jack Reservoir, in the southwest part of that Colorado county, with the Montrose County Sheriff's Office Dive Team recovering the body of the pilot from the aircraft shortly thereafter.

Firefighting pilot at Gold Mountain Fire dies after aircraft crashes into Gunnison County reservoir

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