Wildfires - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 3, 2024 · Wildfires are increasing around the globe in frequency, severity and duration, heightening the need to understand the health effects of wildfire exposure. The risk of wildfires grows in extremely dry conditions, such as drought, heat waves and during high winds.
Wildfire Hazards & Mitigation - NFPA
Search for wildfire resources and products like Firewise USA, Wildfire Prep Day, Wildfire preparedness, wildfire training and certification, and more!
Health advice: wildfires in the WHO European Region
Aug 12, 2021 · How wildfires can affect your health Close to the fires, smoke is a health risk because vegetation fires generate toxic gaseous and particle air pollutants. The effects of smoke range from eye and respiratory tract irritation to more serious disorders, including reduced lung function, bronchitis, exacerbated asthma and premature death.
The LA Wildfires - NFPA
NFPA's wildfire expert shares her observations about LA's devastating wildfires and what needs to happen next.
After the LA Wildfires - NFPA
Jan 18, 2025 · NFPA's wildfire expert weighs in the LA Wildfires, the troubled response, and what needs to happen next.
NFPA | The National Fire Protection Association
NFPA is the world’s leading resource on fire, electrical, and related hazards. NFPA is a self-funded nonprofit dedicated to eliminating loss through knowledge.
Los Angeles Wildfires FAQs - NFPA
Jan 15, 2025 · An NFPA wildfire expert answers frequently asked questions on the historic 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
How Do Wildfires Start - NFPA
Jun 6, 2024 · From lightning to human causes such as campfires and fireworks, learn more about the various ignition sources for wildfires and how to stay safer.
Maui wildfire one of deadliest in U.S. history - NFPA
Sep 19, 2023 · Maui wildfire one of deadliest in U.S. history - NFPA
El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) - World Health Organization …
Nov 9, 2023 · The El Niño-related drought of 1997 contributed to the exacerbation of forest fires in Brazil, Indonesia and Malaysia. In 2015, air quality in 6 South-East Asian countries was impacted by wildfires exacerbated by El Niño-related drought, including Indonesia where a state of emergency was declared due to hazardous air quality. Extreme heat