Fires

A Hazy November in Northern India
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A Hazy November in Northern India

Even with fewer fires than normal in fall 2023, poor air quality plagued the region.

Published Nov 20, 2023

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A Fiery October in Bolivia
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A Fiery October in Bolivia

Heat and drought caused seasonal fires to flare up amidst rising rates of deforestation.

Published Nov 6, 2023

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Bushfires in Queensland
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Bushfires in Queensland

Homes were destroyed by blazes in eastern Australia, fueled by unusually hot and dry conditions.

Published Oct 26, 2023

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Drought Fuels Wildfires in the Amazon
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Drought Fuels Wildfires in the Amazon

With an El Niño brewing in the Pacific, uncontrolled fires are burning beneath the canopy in some parts of the rainforest.

Published Oct 19, 2023

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Bushfires in the Northern Territory
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Bushfires in the Northern Territory

A warm, dry September set the stage for increased fire risk in Australia.

Published Oct 12, 2023

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