Wildfires - World Health Organization (WHO) Wildfires that burn near populated areas can have significant impact on the environment, property, livestock and human mortality and morbidity depending on the size, speed and proximity to the fire, and whether the population has advanced warning to evacuate Wildfire smoke is a mixture of air pollutants of which particulate matter (PM) is the principal public health threat PM 2 5 from
NFPA - Firewise USA® NFPA's Firewise USA® program teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together and take action
Firewise USA® - Firewise USA® sites - NFPA Use our interactive map to access information about where our Firewise USA® sites are located and learn where wildland fires are occurring within the US
Wildfire Hazards Mitigation | NFPA Search for wildfire resources and products like Firewise USA, Wildfire Prep Day, Wildfire preparedness, wildfire training and certification, and more!
Forest Fires vs Wildfires - NFPA All forest fires are technically wildfires, but not all wildfires are necessarily forest fires Learn more about the differences
How Do Wildfires Start - NFPA From lightning to human causes such as campfires and fireworks, learn more about the various ignition sources for wildfires and how to stay safer
NFPA - Preparing homes for wildfire There are methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home
Wildfire Mitigation Training | Assess Structure Ignition Potential - NFPA This interactive, expert-led training—based on scientific research on how homes and other structures ignite during wildfires—covers wildfire behavior, structure exposure, and the concepts of the Home Ignition Zone and Structure Ignition Potential The training is designed for anyone who deals with wildfire control and mitigation, including individuals who want to help keep their home
After the LA Wildfires - NFPA NFPA's wildfire expert weighs in the LA Wildfires, the troubled response, and what needs to happen next