- 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
- 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
- How Do Wildfires Start - NFPA
How wildfires start There are two main buckets to categorize how a wildfire starts: natural and human caused Naturally caused wildfires Lightning is the primary agent for naturally caused fires (There are some instances of volcanic activity starting wildfires, but that is limited )
- 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
- Fireworks | NFPA
Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death
- Firewise Insurance Discounts - NFPA
A new law in California will give residents who prioritize wildfire safety insurance discounts
- Wildfire Hazards Mitigation | NFPA
Search for wildfire resources and products like Firewise USA, Wildfire Prep Day, Wildfire preparedness, wildfire training and certification, and more!
- Top 10 Deadliest Wildland Firefighter Fatality Incidents - NFPA
NFPA's table of the 10 deadliest incidents resulting in the deaths of firefighters at wildland fires
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