Fire22 Oct 2024The houses that get stronger when they're burnedThese people are rebuilding homes lost to wildfires in the western US – only this time they are using a material that they hope won't burn.22 Oct 2024Future10 Sep 2024The town that should have burned, but didn'tIn 2017, one of California's largest ever wildfires was steadily approaching Montecito. But it had long been preparing for just such an event, and survived almost intact.10 Sep 2024Future5 Sep 2024Nebraska's ancient fire practice reviving birdsThe destruction a fire brings can be crucial for certain species to thrive. Meet the conservationists reviving the ancient art of "good fire".5 Sep 2024Future13 Aug 2024How fire is reshaping the MediterraneanHow is the Mediterranean's vegetation likely to recover and adapt as climate change increases the risk of wildfires?13 Aug 2024Future29 May 2024The zombie fires that burn year-roundA rise in zombie fires in Canada is having knock-on effects for the wildfire season. Researchers and fire services are racing to find ways to put out perennial fires.29 May 2024Future5 Mar 2024The Texas wildfires weren't caused by droughtThe worst wildfires in Texas' history are leaving wide scars on the landscape. Why is the blaze so extreme?5 Mar 2024Future13 Feb 2024Why wildfire smoke causes harm far awaySmoke from burning forests and peat can linger in the atmosphere for weeks, travelling thousands of miles and harming the health of populations living far away.13 Feb 2024Future26 Sep 2023The goats fighting fires in LAGrazing goats are becoming a common sight in Los Angeles – can they really prevent ever bigger, fiercer wildfires?26 Sep 2023Future18 Aug 2023When wildfires reach the stratosphereExtreme wildfires are increasing due to rising emissions, but they also disrupt the climate in return. Weighing up the overall impact, however, is tricker than it seems.18 Aug 2023Future
