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Global wildfire surge linked to rising temperatures, U.S. faces severe season

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Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense globally due to rising temperatures, with the U.S. experiencing one of its worst seasons in years. Blazes in Washington have destroyed numerous structures and displaced tens of thousands, while significant fires also rage in Greece, France, and Spain. Scientists attribute this surge to prolonged periods of extreme heat and dryness, which increase the flammability of landscapes, even those not traditionally prone to large fires. AI

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Global wildfire surge linked to rising temperatures, U.S. faces severe season

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg, Brian K. Sullivan, Leslie Kaufman, Todd Woody ·

    Global wildfire surge hits U.S., propelled by rising temperatures

    Fire country is becoming hotter and drier with flammable landscapes—forcing more than 60,000 residents from their homes.

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