[American in Israel]

The California fires were caused by two things, Wind, and arsonists. It was not caused by a tenth of a degree temperature rise.

[RooRoobird20]

The California fires were caused by two things, Wind, and arsonists. It was not caused by a tenth of a degree temperature rise.

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Also, if fuel (dead trees, branches, grass) is allowed to build up on the ground for a long period of time, this can make wild fires far worse—hotter, faster-spreading more devastating.

Statistically 90 percent of forest fires are caused by human activity (deliberate or accidental)