Forest fires pose a significant threat to ecosystems, causing economic losses, deteriorated real estate, burned wood, and harm to recreational, environmental, and ecological values. Anthropogenic factors, such as careless human activities, and natural factors like lightning, volcanic eruptions, and friction from rolling stones are the prime causes of forest-fire. Forest fires have immediate and long-term impacts on flora and fauna, influencing ecosystem function and regulation. Intense fires can alter the climate by reducing the carbon storage capacity of forests, potentially leading to more frequent and severe fires in the future. Early detection and real-time monitoring of fire activities are crucial for effective management and conservation efforts. Remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) are cost-effective for monitoring fire damage across vast geographical regions. Various types of sensors, such as thermal imaging, LiDAR, and multispectral sensors, are used for fire detection, fire risk mapping, burn damage intensity assessment, damage extension, and damage intensity distribution. Recent technologies, including satellite-based remote sensing platforms and advanced GIS tools, are essential for understanding the impact of fires on forest ecosystems and ensuring the success of recovery efforts. Over half of the world’s tropical forests have been transformed for other land use, leading to habitat degradation, biodiversity decline, and loss of essential ecosystem services. Forest and landscape restoration (FLR) is crucial for species conservation, climate change mitigation, and the sustainability of forest ecosystems. Seed dispersal, soil stabilization techniques, post-fire management strategies, precision forest restoration (PFR), and ecosystem restoration are all essential to mitigating ongoing wildfires and preventing future fires. More research is needed to understand the natural fire regime, differentiate between natural and anthropogenic fires, and address current challenges in forest fire management and restoration methodologies.