Rocky and Ren Hazelman, who run a chicken farm in West Milford, N.J., are struggling with unprecedented drought conditions that threaten their water supply and farming operations.
An extraordinarily dry fall has led to some of the worst drought conditions in decades for the region, feeding a cycle of vegetation growth that provides ample fuel for fires.
Experts warn that while the Northeast may not experience wildfires on the scale of the Western states, it should prepare for more periodic droughts.
The shifts from wet to dry seasons can lead to extreme weather patterns, which are exacerbated by global warming and ultimately increase wildfire risks.
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