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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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    • ‘Rapid’ wildfire kills 4 Canadian military members, injures 39 others

      Four military members were killed and 39 others were injured at the Canadian Forces Base in Wainwright after a “rapidly spreading” wildfire on Saturday, government officials confirmed on Sunday. Maj. Gen. Wade Rutland, who oversees the headquarters of the unit that was training at the base, said the fatalities occurred after military members responded to […]

    • The enemy below – why there are peatland fires in new places

      By Anton Beneslavskiy I fought my first peat fire in 2020 while working as a volunteer firefighter. We poured a lot of water onto it. Despite repeatedly spraying the blackened area, the peat continued to smoulder. That was my first encounter with the trickiest wildfire. This article is first published in Wildfire Magazine – read the […]

    • LA faces ‘critical’ fire danger, electricity cutoffs ahead of forecast Santa Ana winds

      The first fierce dry winds of California’s Santa Ana season are forecast to make landfall on Thursday and Friday, prompting officials to warn residents about the high potential for wildfire. The National Weather Service issued multiple red flag warnings for communities throughout the state, while communities in Los Angeles’ northwest, including Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks […]

    • Indigenous women build skills

      A fire training program for Indigenous women in Australia has resulted in increased confidence and knowledge among participants, a broader network of colleagues, and a commitment to share ideas and techniques. The 12-day Australia Women-in-Fire Prescribed Training Exchange (AUS WTREX) in May 2025 was evaluated by researchers from Monash University in Melbourne and included interviews […]

    • Wildfire magazine – latest issue

      Wildfire magazine, Issue 2, 2026. Read the latest issue of Wildfire magazine – the magazine of the International Association of Wildland Fire. Read about: Teaching fire skills with Indigenous women in northern Australia Building wildfire resilience in the Indian Himalayas Observing dangerous wind driven fires in steep terrain Gathering data from new technology Tackling peat […]