If you’ve visited our Facebook or Instagram pages, you know that we serve as a valuable resource for wildfire information, firefighter stories, and updates on fire-related incidents across the United States and beyond. With over 150,000 followers on Facebook and 10,000 followers on Instagram, Caught The Fire Bug is passionate about keeping you informed and honoring the brave men and women fighting wildfires.
Wildfires aren’t just a seasonal threat anymore—they happen year-round. You need accurate updates, not outdated reports or unreliable sources.
Our Facebook and Instagram platforms are built to provide clear and reliable wildfire reporting, so you always have the facts you need.
We are also a strong community of people supporting one another and sharing our narratives.
Follow us on social media. Engage with our content and join our community to help spread wildfire awareness.
Caught The Fire Bug was started in the summer of 2023 as a wildfire news service dedicated to reporting on fires across the US and beyond. With timely news coverage, photos, and videos shared on Facebook and Instagram, our mission is to tell wildfire stories, spread awareness, and educate the public about the wildfires that threaten our landscapes.
The creator of CTFB first stepped onto the fire line in the summer of 2008, joining a hand crew in Southern Oregon for two seasons. During those first two seasons, the work was exhausting, dangerous, and addictive.
In 2010, a new chapter began with a move to Eastern Washington, where 14 seasons were served on Type 4 and Type 5 engine crews, facing new challenges but maintaining the same relentless drive. Firefighting became more than a job—it was a way of life.
But after multiple injuries took their toll, continuing on the front lines was no longer an option. Even then, walking away from fire service entirely was never in the cards. The wildfire community was family, and the desire to stay connected remained strong. That drive to support and uplift fellow firefighters led to CTFB’s mission to tell wildfire-related stories, spread awareness, and honor the people who risk everything to battle the flames.
As for the name of our organization? It wasn’t just a catchy phrase—it was a reality. Firefighting wasn’t just a job. It became an obsession, a calling. The fire bug was caught, and now, through CTFB, that same passion fuels a mission to inform, support, and connect the wildfire community.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram where you can engage with our content, and join the Caught The Fire Bug wildfire community to stay informed and connected.
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