Lengthening Fire Seasons Due to Climate Change

Climate change is causing significant alterations in fire seasons, particularly in Canada and northern latitudes, where the duration of fire seasons is increasing. Observations indicate that melting snow leads to drier conditions, which contribute to this escalation. For example, British Columbia experienced its worst fire seasons in consecutive years, highlighting the immediate and severe impacts of these changes. The uncertainty surrounding fire seasons now complicates the responses from both researchers and emergency responders.