The new study published in Science highlights that while only 2.7% of U.S. wildfires are categorized as fast growth rate fires, they account for 78% of destruction.
Researchers point out that fast-growing wildfires are increasingly frequent, with a nearly 250% increase in such events observed in the first two decades of the 21st century.
Jennifer Balch and her colleagues argue that defining megafires by growth rate rather than size may better help society prepare for future blazes.
As the study indicates, the rapid spread of wildfires has severe consequences, underscoring the urgent need for improved fire management and preparedness in an era of climate change.
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