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- 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
- Forest Fires vs Wildfires - NFPA
All forest fires are technically wildfires, but not all wildfires are necessarily forest fires Learn more about the differences
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Los Angeles Wildfires FAQs - NFPA
An NFPA wildfire expert answers frequently asked questions on the historic 2025 Los Angeles wildfires
- Wildfires - World Health Organization (WHO)
A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie Wildfires are often caused by human activity or a natural phenomenon such as lightning, and they can happen at any time or anywhere In 50% of wildfires recorded, it is not known how they started
- 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
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