Campfires to power lines: Here’s why human-caused wildfires tend to be more destructive

While climate change sets the stage for larger and more intense fires, humans are actively fanning the flames.

Wildfires are becoming increasingly destructive across the U.S., as the country is seeing in 2024. Firefighters were battling large blazes in several states, from California to North Dakota, in early October 2024, including fires burning near homes and communities.