Southwest Fire Weather Days Double Since 1970s, Climate Change Cited
May 27, 2025
Fire weather days have nearly doubled in the Southwest since the 1970s, with longer fire seasons and increased risk.
Fire weather days have nearly doubled in the Southwest since the 1970s, with longer fire seasons and increased risk.
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