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News · 25 July 2026

Wildfires are getting worse, killing 1.5 million people yearly

Wildfires are getting worse, killing 1.5 million people yearly

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Wildfires are becoming more dangerous, with air pollution from them now killing an estimated 1.5 million people each year. The conditions for these intense fires are expected to worsen as the planet heats up, with some projections showing burned areas could double by 2100. Better land management, like creating fire breaks and controlled burns, can help reduce the risks to people and property.

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