Western wildfires destroyed 246% more homes and buildings over the past decade – fire scientists explain what’s changing

In a new study, researchers found a 246% increase in the number of homes and structures destroyed by wildfires in the contiguous Western U.S. between the past two decades, 1999-2009 and 2010-2020.

Western wildfires destroyed 246% more homes and buildings over the past decade – fire scientists explain what’s changing

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