Wildfires are no longer isolated, seasonal events; they are a national crisis intensified by climate change, land mismanagement, and systemic inequities. Latino communities are on the frontlines: living and working in high-risk areas,
disproportionately exposed to smoke and toxic debris, and often excluded from disaster planning and recovery. Without urgent action, wildfires will continue to deepen disparities in health, housing, and economic stability for millions of Latino families.
Wildfires are reshaping our landscapes, our health, and our communities. For Latino families, they represent not only a climate and environmental challenge but also an equity and justice crisis. By acting now, with culturally grounded, science-based, and community-driven solutions, we can protect lives, safeguard ecosystems, and ensure all communities, especially those most at risk, have the resources to thrive in the face of this growing threat.