Climate Change Is Driving A Fierce 2021 Wildfire Season

Climate change is leading to stronger winds and higher temperatures, which are driving faster, stronger wildfires worldwide.

A temporary break in the weather provided firefighters in Oregon and Washington state to get the upper-hand on two major wildfires. CalFire spokesperson Kevin Colburn said the cooler temperatures and slower winds helped curtail the spread of the massive Dixie Fire in Northern California: “We haven't had as much growth as there had been in the prior days, but all it takes is a weather change.” Weather conditions deteriorated on Thursday, with stronger winds and higher temperatures creating red flag warning situations in Oregon and California. High pressure and heat advisories were reported in the area where the Dixie Fire was burning.