Why fire "season" doesn't end

A third of the US population lives in wildfire risk zones. And the fire season is only growing.

Why is that?

Climate change and the increase of the wildland urban interface (WUI) are two key components. Wildfires are now happening year round, and they’re taking a toll on the wildland fighters, especially in rural America. In this video, we look at how these first responders are being affected by this wildfire evolution and what communities that live in close proximity to wildfire zones can do to better protect themselves.
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