South of Santiago, Chile is experiencing awful forest fires like they have not seen in ages. There is great concern over the destruction of the flames because of how many there are and how few resources they have. The fires are sparking...

Learn how the emissions from forest fires and brush fires create a significant environmental change locally and globally.

Browse forest fires across the world. Learn about these natural hazards as you browse by date or region.

Firefighters fight a raging fire on a wild horse range in Montana in this video segment from Nature.

The mission of the National Fire Protection Association is to help educate people about the importance of fire safety. Fact sheets help you act with caution around appliances, candles, and electrical devices, and the kids area, featuring...

A site that talks about forest fires, fighting forest fires, the history of major forest fires, and the career of forest firefighter.

Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson has students simulate a forest fire based on probability of the fire spreading. Different probabilities will yield different results, and as such all students should attain...

The Boreal Forest region of Alberta, Canada is featured in this effective site. The topography and types of trees found in this area are identified. A brief portion of this site is devoted to the impact of forest fires on flora and fauna...

Use this applet to demonstrate the spread of a forest fire. The applet takes into consideration the probability that a tree adjacent to a burning tree will catch fire, and it shows how much of a sample forest will burn. Repeat the fire...

View a photo of a forest fire in the Boreal Forest.

A map of the United States from the U. S. Department of Agriculture (1922) showing the funds distribution at the time dedicated to forest fire prevention compared to the funds needed to adequately protect forest land. The map shows areas...

This photo shows a small part of a larger forest fire still burning intensely as ash and smoke smolders in the background.

Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this diverse lesson has students perform linear regression analysis (to compare two fire variables), check three-dimensional points using a planar equation, and evaluate points to determine...

Flight From Big Tangle, an adventure novel written by Anita Daher, is set in Saskatchewan and follows a young girl's experiences as she struggles to overcome her fear of flying a plane when she is trapped by a forest fire. This teacher's...

Use this site to learn tips for fire safety while outdoors, background information about Smokey, and games to play, as well as nature information about the Black Bear.

News release citing global deforestation evidence.

Learners explore facts about forests and bears in addition to playing 'campfire games' as they learn about how to prevent wildfires.

An ecology simulation where each student plays a role of an organism in an forest ecosystem. Students earn and keep track of their own survival points to determine which type of organism is most successful at survival during different...

An image of "Forest Fire", created by Piero Di Cosimo, c. 1500 (Panel, 71 x 203 cm).

A huge forest fire rages in the background as two deer take refuge in a river.

A huge amount of smoke emerges from a devastating forest fire. The smoke travels high in the air and is blown a long distance in the wind.

This site has Smokey Bear's Seven Campfire Safety Tips. These tips will help you when you are out camping.

This site has links and web resources, including teacher lesson plans, about forestry.

Read about the recent wildfires in Sacramento and Los Angeles. Includes a brief video clip.