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Effects of Climate Change on Wildfires in the U.S.
The changing climate has a big impact on wildfire risk. Climate Change within the United States increases heat and decreases moisture, which also increases the amount of dry fuel available, creating a larger risk. Wildfires are more common in these now hotter and dryer areas. The increased risk may bring these fires closer or into urban areas.

Along with the increased risk, studies show there will also be longer fire seasons and recovery time. The longer fire seasons are due to the increased heat and length of summer and spring, which is the most common seasons for wildfires. These longer seasons also start earlier due to the loss of snowpack during the winter causing less moisture in summer soil making it better fuel for wildfires.