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Western Wildfire Season 2019
Western US
Warmer and drier conditions due to climate change are increasing the size, frequency, intensity and seasonality of wildfires in the western US.
The 2019 season follows two years during which California experienced its deadliest and most destructive fires on record. This year's season started off quiet, but fire analysts warned the season would be significantly above normal through at least October.[1] Extreme fire conditions picked up in October, sparking several rapidly spreading fires including the Kincade and Tick Fires.
Nov 27, 2019 | Los Angeles Times
Fire followed by rain in Santa Barbara brings relief along with anxiety
Nov 26, 2019 | The Weather Channel
California's Cave Fire Grows as It Threatens Homes in Santa Barbara County
Nov 22, 2019 | New York Times
The World Burns All Year. Are There Enough Planes to Douse the Flames?
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Oct 29, 2019
Quotes: Climate change links to western wildfires
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Oct 29, 2019 | Steve Bowen on Twitter @SteveBowenWx
Graph: Statewide temperature trends have grown warmer & precipitation totals drier from May to November
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Sep 11, 2019 | GEOS Institute
Open Letter: To Decision Makers Concerning Wildfires in the West
Nov 26, 2019 | Ecosphere
Widespread severe wildfires under climate change lead to increased forest homogeneity in dry mixed‐conifer forests
Sep 10, 2019 | Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine
Wildfire smoke exposure under climate change: impact on respiratory health of affected communitie
Sep 10, 2019 | Science of the Total Environment
The health impacts and economic value of wildland fire episodes in the U.S.: 2008-2012
Western Wildfire Season 2019
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