Cooler, Wetter Parts of Pacific Northwest Likely to See More Fires, New Simulations Predict

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Feb 23, 2024, 11:50 am145 pts
Forests in the coolest, wettest parts of the western Pacific Northwest are likely to see the biggest increases in burn probability, fire size and number of blazes as the climate continues to get warmer and drier, according to new modeling led by an Oregon State University scientist.

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