Wildfires are becoming more common in Southern California – where horse riding is a popular pastime. So what happens to horses when disaster hits?

These people are rebuilding homes lost to wildfires in the western US – only this time they are using a material that they hope won't burn.

In 2017, one of California's largest ever wildfires was steadily approaching Montecito. But it had long been preparing for just such an event, and survived almost intact.

The destruction a fire brings can be crucial for certain species to thrive. Meet the conservationists reviving the ancient art of "good fire".

How is the Mediterranean's vegetation likely to recover and adapt as climate change increases the risk of wildfires?

A rise in zombie fires in Canada is having knock-on effects for the wildfire season. Researchers and fire services are racing to find ways to put out perennial fires.

The worst wildfires in Texas' history are leaving wide scars on the landscape. Why is the blaze so extreme?

Smoke from burning forests and peat can linger in the atmosphere for weeks, travelling thousands of miles and harming the health of populations living far away.