Unusually strong winds and dry conditions have fueled fast-spreading wildfires across California, displacing thousands and threatening billions of dollars in property damage. Experts warn that climate change is a contributing factor to the increasing severity of wildfires.
Fires are burning at an unusual rate in California , fueled by a combination of strong Santa Ana winds, extreme drought, and record-high temperatures. The fires are spreading quickly and have forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Experts say that climate change is playing a role in the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires. This year's fires are particularly destructive because they are occurring during a time of year when they are not typically seen.
The damage from the fires is estimated to be in the billions of dollars
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