News

How America Ignited Wildfires

January 30, 2026/

A planet that learned to burn. A century of fire suppression. A warming world primed to ignite. 1440 Explores host Sony Kassam sits down with fire historian Stephen Pyne to trace how humans turned fire from our greatest tool into our most dangerous threat—and what it would take to live with fire again.


Click here to read the story.

Related Stories

  1. Subscribe to the MATR Newsletter. It’s Free
  2. The 51st Annual Montana Economic Outlook Seminar Coming to 9 Cities January – March 2026
  3. We’d appreciate it if you would consider becoming a MATR Sponsor, Supporter or Donor.
  4. Montanan’s have to get used to 12 inches of rain, melting snow, flooding and destructive winds as a regular occurrence thanks to human caused climate change.

Leave a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.

MATR Sponsor (view all)


The Missoula Chamber of Commerce advances the quality of life in Missoula by advocating for a healthy, responsible & diverse business environment & by providing resources that help businesses succeed. Contact Sharon Morren, Director of Membership, [email protected] to join.

MATR Supporters (view all)


Prospera's mission is to advance and inspire diverse economies and communities in southwest Montana.

Make Your Future in the College of Business

The Great Falls Development Alliance delivers aggressive, award-winning economic development support for business attraction, expansion, and retention.