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Wildfires in USA and Canada Intensify Amid Climate Change Crisis
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Louisiana, Southeast Face Flash Drought; 11,000 Homes Destroyed by Wildfires
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Wildfires in the USA have become a year-round threat due to climate change, with drought, warmer temperatures, and possibly arson fueling blazes in Southern states. Louisiana and the Southeast are experiencing dangerous travel conditions due to fog and smoke from wildfires, caused by a 'flash drought.' Grassland and shrubland fires have destroyed a significant number of homes, more than forest fires. Canada is facing a significant wildfire crisis, with thousands of wildfires incinerating an area larger than Florida and releasing a substantial amount of carbon dioxide.