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Fire season is a natural annual occurrence in California, as part of its ecosystem. However, the fires have have been wildly out of control in recent years...

Fire season is a natural annual occurrence in California, as part of its ecosystem. However, the fires have have been wildly out of control in recent years – the average number of burnt land doubled between the 1990's and the 2010's. In 2020 alone, one million hectares have already been destroyed. The main reason is the increasing influence of climate change, with hotter temperatures creating drier landscapes and therefore more fire. Because of California's urban development, fires are also increasingly destructive: as cities spread, more and more homes are being built in woodland areas – leaving them an easy target for the flames.

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