Humans ignite almost every wildfire that threatens homes
Wildfires aren't always wild. Many of the most expensive and damaging fires happen in suburban areas, and nearly all blazes in these zones are started by humans.
Jennifer Balch, Associate Professor of Geography and Director, Earth Lab, University of Colorado Boulder •
conversation
Sept. 18, 2020 • ~5 min
Sept. 18, 2020 • ~5 min
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