Fire and Climate Change
Human activity is responsible for the majority of fires, while lightning strikes contribute a smaller percentage, often in remote areas. However, with climate change intensifying weather patterns, the frequency of lightning-caused fires may increase, particularly in the western US. Extreme heat and low humidity create ideal conditions for fires, exacerbated by unprecedented wind events that challenge firefighting efforts.In this clip
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