The Changing Dynamics of Wildfires

Wildfires are becoming more intense and challenging to control, particularly in places like California, where they are now occurring closer to urban areas. Despite the prevalence of alarming visuals of devastation, it's important to note that overall, the amount of land burning globally has decreased over the years. The fires we currently see are often more dangerous but occupy smaller geographic areas compared to historical fires. The geography of modern wildfires suggests that while humanity is witnessing headlines about catastrophic wildfires, these events are not representative of an overall increase in fire incidents.