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Pictured (l to r): Kerryn Little and Katy Ivison – runner-up and winner (respectively) of the UK Wildfire conference series inaugural Charles Gimingham Award A new study recently published in Nature  journal confirms that climate change is resulting in more extreme fire weather during major heatwaves. The study authors include Katy Ivison and Kerryn Little – winner and runner-up (respectively) of the UK Wildfire conference series inaugural Charles Gimingham Award which was pr

The UK’s wildfire management strategy needs to shift from reactive to proactive, as climate change increases the risk of wildfires. Learning from South Africa’s approach, the UK should focus on understanding the role of fire in different landscapes, implementing controlled burns, and fostering community involvement in fire risk reduction. The Arthur’s Seat fire serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the need for a comprehensive and integrated understanding of fire manageme

Wildfires are a global natural phenomenon. In North America, wildfires have not only become more frequent, but also more severe and longer in duration, a trend ascribed to climate change combined with large fuel stores left from modern fire suppression. The intensification of wildfire activity has significant implications for planetary health and public health, as exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is linked to adverse health effects. This review fo