Scientific research on wildfires is essential for understanding the causes, behavior, and management of these increasingly destructive events. However, the importance of this research is often overlooked. With wildfires appearing more frequently in mainstream media, there is an opportunity to raise awareness, increase comprehension, engage stakeholders, and secure funding for research and solutions. The i-FireNet program at the University of California, Irvine, is an example of interdisciplinary research that seeks to manage wildfires through collaboration and engagement.
