Fire stories from the national parks highlight events, incidents, and the like associated with fire and fuels management, as well as fire education, technology, partnerships, and more. Stories highlight work related to Department of the Interior initiatives, as well as local and regional initiatives.
Highlights
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Articles & StoriesPartnershipsFire management in the national parks requires the collaboration of dozens of partners, from international to local.
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Articles & StoriesResponse to WildfireLearn about how NPS fire managers decide how to respond to any wildland fire.
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Articles & StoriesResilient LandscapesExplore techniques NPS fire managers use to maintain and restore fire-resilient landscapes.
Featured Stories
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Articles & StoriesFire EcologyRead about wildland fire’s effects on landscapes and some of the fire ecology research going on in the national parks.
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Articles & StoriesResource ManagementThe NPS uses wildland fire to restore or maintain essential habitat, cultural landscapes, and open space.
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Articles & StoriesHabitat RestorationNPS fire managers use wildland fire to maintain and restore fire-adapted ecosystems and habitat for rare species.
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Articles & StoriesEducation and OutreachNPS fire experts continually spread the word about fire’s effects on ecosystems to schools, camps, park neighbors and visitors, and others.
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Articles & StoriesWildland-Urban InterfaceThe wildland urban interface presents challenges for NPS fire managers. Learn about firefighting, education, and fire prevention techniques.
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Articles & StoriesHistoric Wildland FiresEvery fire that has occurred on NPS land, including the Yellowstone fires of 1988, has a lesson to teach if we only pay attention.
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Articles & StoriesFire in WildernessLearn about how lightning-caused wildfire in a wilderness area presents challenges and opportunities.
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Articles & StoriesPrescribed FirePrescribed Fire helps preserve natural habitats, maintain historic landscapes, control invasive species, and reduce catastrophic fires.
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Articles & StoriesPreparing for FireBy preparing for fire and working together, we can make communities safer.
Last updated: May 5, 2018