Jan 25, 2019
The Gear This Photographer Uses to Shoot Wildfires
Stuart Palley captures images of wildfires at night, making some of the riskiest art around
Wildland Fire
Nov 24, 2018
The Wildland Firefighter Opening Doors for Women
Bequi Livingston found power and confidence in physical strength. Now she's teaching other women to do the same.
Oct 30, 2018
What We Learned from the Yarnell Hill Fire Deaths
One of the worst tragedies in the history of firefighting prompted little change to a culture that regularly puts young lives at risk. A few seasoned veterans are working to fix that.
Jun 27, 2018
What the West Can Learn from Florida About Forest Fires
Fire has always been a part of the landscape. The mistake we made was trying to stop it—something Florida never did.
Mar 23, 2018
Congress Just Ignored Trump’s Public-Land Cuts
Lawmakers didn't listen to the president’s call for less spending on land management and the environment—and put their foot down when it came to interior secretary Ryan Zinke’s reorganization plan, too
Dec 21, 2017
Chasing California's Largest Forest Fires
As the Thomas Fire scorched hundreds of thousands of acres and forced communities to evacuate, Stuart Palley and other fire photographers rushed to the front lines
Dec 7, 2017
Your Photos and Videos of the SoCal Fires
On a good day, driving down I-405 here in Los Angeles is considered the commute from hell. Yesterday, things got a little more literal.
Oct 17, 2017
The Destruction Left Behind by the California Fires
Over the past week, a series of fires destroyed tens of thousands of acres in and around Sonoma County, burning homes, cars, and wineries in their wake. We sent a photographer to document the aftermath.
Sep 14, 2017
The History of Heybrook Lookout
Heybrook Lookout Tower has stood sentinel over the Snoqualmie National Forest since 1925. It represents a longstanding tradition of fire lookouts but is currently under threat.
Sep 13, 2017
Living in Glacier During a Massive Wildfire
Our writer sent us a dispatch from the frontlines of the blaze, where the air is thick with smoke and the wildlife is taking shelter
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