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Wildfire Risk Is Growing Everywhere, Even As More Americans Move Into Harm's Way

By Nathan Rott / NPR
Published August 9, 2021 at 11:00 PM PDT
This story was published more than 3 years ago.
Wildfire Risk Is Growing Everywhere, Even As More Americans Move Into Harm's Way
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Wildfire Risk Is Growing Everywhere, Even As More Americans Move Into Harm's Way

There's a forgotten history that should serve as a warning — wildfire isn't unique to the West.

Now the warming climate is increasing the risk of major wildfires across America. And more people are moving to fire-prone areas without realizing the danger.

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