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What causes a wildfire? These are the ingredients that can lead to disaster

A single spark can be all it takes.

Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the cause

The southeastern US has been in drought for months. With the wind and unusually low humidity, it’s facing perfect conditions ...
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If a wildfire traps you, these survival tips explain how people make it out alive

Wildfires are no longer rare or isolated incidents – they’re becoming a devastating and frequent reality for communities worldwide. The recent wildfires in California, fueled by hurricane-force ...
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We asked, what's causing the Texas Panhandle fires, and what's next?

The Texas Panhandle is one of several areas in the High Plains that has seen an increase in fire activity over the past few months. Burn bans remain in place, and critical fire weather has sparked ...
NBC Washington

What ignited California's deadly wildfires? Investigators consider possibilities

Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area. In ...
Yahoo

Cause of 100-acre wildfire in Mitchell County under investigation

MITCHELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — Nearly 60 firefighters and a helicopter are battling a wildfire that has consumed nearly 100 acres of the Pisgah National Forest. Officials with the U.S. Forest ...
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Georgia wildfires: The unexpected causes behind the chaos

Two massive wildfires are raging across southern Georgia, and the causes behind them are truly shocking. Investigators ...