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Wildfires 2011

Published: May 3rd, 2011

Spring brings the beginning of the wildfire season.

The climate has a significant influence on America's wildfires. Wet conditions in the winter promote plant growth that can fuel a fire, and an earlier spring and hotter summer nurture a longer wildfire season.… Read More

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