Fires are unpredictable. They can spark anywhere, grow to any size and move in any direction, says Caroline Mimbs Nyce of The Atlantic.

The overlap between wildfire risk and concentrated insurance markets leaves residents with few options.

The U.S. Forest Service has a military team it uses as backup to fight fires.

But even these ground-based varieties come with risks.

A historic drought and massive wildfire have hurt the outdoor tourism industry in the Southwest United States.

Scientists are looking at ways to determine if grapes from smoky areas can still be used, without adding an unpleasant ashy taste to wine.

The controlled burns are supposed to help minimize wildfire hazards, but fires in New Mexico that got out of control have some questioning whether climate change is altering that calculation.

In September 2020, blazes destroyed many homes and RVs in mobile home parks. Rebuilding plans call for publicly funded affordable housing.

People seeking to minimize flood and fire risk when looking for a home have new tools to guide them.

With a pay raise funded by the infrastructure bill stuck in bureaucratic morass, the agency is struggling to staff up to the full force it needs.