A Reporter’s Guide to Wildland Fire

Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) grows in burned sites throughout the western U.S. and Canada. It often sprouts the first summer following a wildland fire.

FUSEE’s Reporter’s Guide to Wildland Fire is intended to help journalists improve the accuracy, quality and value of their stories on wildfire events and fire management. Using tips and tools in this Reporter’s Guide will help journalists produce more powerful, informative and even inspiring news stories that reflect the best ideals of journalism. It is also hoped that this Guide will inspire more alternative and investigative reporting on wildfire events including a broader array of fire management issues beyond the stereotypical focus on emergency firefighting only.