Wildfires

Fires Tear Through Nebraska Grasslands

Dry, warm, and windy conditions across the U.S. Great Plains led to extreme fire activity in March 2026.

Smoke Rises Over Big Cypress National Preserve

The National fire has burned tens of thousands of acres within the Florida preserve, fueled by vegetation dried by prolonged…

Winds Whip Up Fires and Dust on the Southern Plains

Dry, gusty conditions spurred fast-growing fires in Oklahoma and Kansas, along with dangerous dust storms across the region.

Fires Erupt in South-Central Chile 

Tens of thousands of people fled to safety as blazes spread throughout the country’s Biobío and Ñuble regions.

Fire on Ice: The Arctic’s Changing Fire Regime

An increasingly flammable landscape combined with more lightning strikes is leading to larger, more frequent, and more intense fires than…

New Timing for Stubble Burning in India

Scientists say the seasonal crop fires are burning later in the day than in previous years.

NASA Data Powers New Tool to Protect Water Supply After Fires

When wildfires scorch a landscape, the flames are just the beginning. NASA is helping U.S. communities foresee and prepare for…

Smoky Skies in the Pacific Northwest

Smoke filled river valleys in northeastern Washington and parts of British Columbia.