Is the West doomed to burn? More like destined experts say
Experts explain the harsh realities of increasingly destructive wildfires across the western United States. The landscape's natural cycle, which includes fire, has been exacerbated by severe changes over the past 15 years, leading to massive blazes that dwarf those of the past. Once considered large at 30,000 acres, fires now frequently exceed 400,000 acres, with California witnessing some reaching a million acres. Experts emphasize that while fire is an inherent natural process, human installations are not. Communities must adapt by creating defensible spaces around homes and integrating fire resilience into development plans, ensuring the environment is safer and prepared for inevitable future fires.
