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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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    • Is the US Forest Service’s reorganization a ‘dismantling’ or a needed shift? Experts weigh in on wildland fire’s impact

      The United States Department of Agriculture’s recent announcement to make sweeping structural changes to the nation’s Forest Service has brought confusion and uncertainty countrywide, ahead of what’s expected to be a very active wildfire year. Numerous former Forest Service staff and communities have since shared their views on the announcement across multiple platforms, with some […]

    • The smell of danger – understanding wildfire smoke exposure

      By Anthony White At a laboratory in Australia, researchers are trying to develop rapid, accessible tests that can protect firefighters, military personnel, and the wider community from the escalating health burden of wildfire smoke and polluted air. The olfactory tissue, located high in the nasal cavity, directly connects the outside world to the brain, making […]

    • User feedback on the Interagency Fuel Treatment Decision Support System

      By Josh Hyde, Eva Strand, Peter Noble and Kim Ernstrom Land and fire managers are often tasked to plan complex fuel treatments and apply the best available science across jurisdictions to prioritize, plan, and conduct prescribed burns and other fire mitigation tactics. Decision support systems – information systems designed to support management decision making – […]

    • Europe’s 2025 wildfire season was its worst ever, by far

      Wildfires burned over 2.7 million acres (1.1 million hectares) across the European Union in 2025, by far the highest burned area total recorded since record keeping began. The EU’s Joint Research Centre recently released its 2025 analysis wildfires, which found the historic season started early in March, with over 379,000 acres (153,000 hectares) burning. Intensity […]

    • Forest Service to undergo ‘sweeping restructuring,’ close all regional offices

      The United States Department of Agriculture this week announced the nation’s Forest Service will soon go through massive changes, including the shift of its headquarters across the country. The agency’s headquarters will move from Washington D.C. to Salt Lake City, Utah, according to a press release sent out on Tuesday. The agency will also close […]