Wildfire hazards are a growing threat in many parts of the world because of changing climate, drought, and development at the urban-wildland interface. This session will focus on the damages that are sustained as a result of wildfire events both during and after a fire. Damages immediately related to wildfire include those to human life, trees and vegetation, ecosystem services, air quality, fire suppression, personal property, roads and infrastructure, and business interruption. The hydrologic and environmental impacts of a fire linger for years and have bearing on reduced downstream water quality, release of normally-sequestered pollutants, and impacts associated with flash floods, debris flows, and erosion. Case studies and lessons learned from recent and historical wildfire events, discussion of policy and future planning and design, and application of reconnaissance and remote sensing technology and analytical tools to rapidly assess impacts can also be included in this session.