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November 1, 2021

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Wildfire activity associated with the New Mexico Hermits Peak Fire on the evening of April 29, 2022, off of Highway 518.

Wildfires, severe weather marked April 2022

May 9, 2022

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Wildfire activity associated with the New Mexico Hermits Peak Fire on the evening of April 29, 2022, off of Highway 518.

Since 1914, NOAA meteorologists have worked closely with fire behavior experts from the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management; and other federal, state, and local fire control agencies that are responsible for suppressing fires. IMETs, such as NWS Boulder Meteorologist Lisa Kriederman (shown here at the East Fork, Utah, fire in September 2020), work alongside fire managers, providing weather forecasts and meteorological support to help them develop strategies for fighting and controlling wildfires.

NOAA Incident Meteorologists prepare for another busy fire year

March 7, 2022

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Since 1914, NOAA meteorologists have worked closely with fire behavior experts from the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management; and other federal, state, and local fire control agencies that are responsible for suppressing fires. IMETs, such as NWS Boulder Meteorologist Lisa Kriederman (shown here at the East Fork, Utah, fire in September 2020), work alongside fire managers, providing weather forecasts and meteorological support to help them develop strategies for fighting and controlling wildfires.

Night falls as the Marshall Fire continues to burn through Louisville ( left) and Superior (right).

Story map: NOAA's response to the historic Marshall Fire offsite link offsite link

February 16, 2022

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Night falls as the Marshall Fire continues to burn through Louisville ( left) and Superior (right).

Visualization from NOAA's FV-Chem model that simulates how winds distribute smoke from fires in Siberia and North America around the northern hemisphere.

Smoke from wildfires influences ozone pollution on a global scale

February 9, 2022

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Visualization from NOAA's FV-Chem model that simulates how winds distribute smoke from fires in Siberia and North America around the northern hemisphere.

Aerial view of smoldering ruins in Colorado fire.

What factors contributed to Colorado's deadly Marshall fire?

January 10, 2022

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Aerial view of smoldering ruins in Colorado fire.

NOAA GOES-East satellite image of continental U.S. from July 18, 2021.

Earth from orbit: Wildfire smoke blankets U.S.

July 20, 2021

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NOAA GOES-East satellite image of continental U.S. from July 18, 2021.

NOAA GOES-West satellite image of wildfire plumes

Earth from orbit: Record heat and drought are raising wildfire risk

July 2, 2021

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NOAA GOES-West satellite image of wildfire plumes

The Bobcat Fire started in and around Angeles National Forest in California on September 6, 2020. As of October 5, the fire has burned through more than 115,000 acres. In this Inciweb photo, a helicopter flies over a portion of the fire to help distinguish it. More information and photos available at Inciweb, www.inciweb.nwcg.gov.

Wildfire season and fire weather: A resource guide for reporters and media

June 16, 2021

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The Bobcat Fire started in and around Angeles National Forest in California on September 6, 2020. As of October 5, the fire has burned through more than 115,000 acres. In this Inciweb photo, a helicopter flies over a portion of the fire to help distinguish it. More information and photos available at Inciweb, www.inciweb.nwcg.gov.

A firefighter surveys part of the area burned by the Isom Creek Fire in Alaska on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

Northern forests are becoming more prone to extreme fires

February 8, 2021

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A firefighter surveys part of the area burned by the Isom Creek Fire in Alaska on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

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