Wildfire weather is increasing in California and much of the U.S., report finds

The report by Climate Central highlights the increase in wildfire-prone weather conditions in the Western U.S. over the last five decades, particularly in California.

The combination of heat, dryness, and wind creates dangerous meteorological conditions that contribute to rapid wildfire growth, according to senior research associate Kaitlyn Trudeau.

Climate scientist Park Williams notes the warming and drying trend in the Western U.S., with academic research showing a significant increase in fire weather conditions over the past 50 years.

The burning of fossil fuels has exacerbated fire danger by raising global temperatures, leading to drier conditions that promote wildfires, according to Trudeau.

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