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Why are wildfires spreading faster?
Climate change is a major factor in the increasing intensity and spread of wildfires, like those in British Columbia. Warmer temperatures dry out vegetation, creating more fuel. Longer periods of drought and stronger winds also contribute, making fires harder to control and leading to more widespread destruction and evacuations.
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