Why wildfires happen: Debunking the myth that arson is to blame more than climate change
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Some leaders have emphasized the role of arsonists in the fires, while others are accused of using climate change as a cover for their own poor disaster management. The result is a confusing message of who and what's to blame. Here are some answers.
Fires have raged in Greece, Northern Macedonia, Turkey, Algeria, Italy and Cyprus in recent days. Firefighters in the US, too, have been battling blazes across 15 states as the Dixie Fire, California's second largest ever, continues to grow. Last month, parts of Siberia and British Columbia both experienced the largest fires in years.
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