High-severity fires burn 30 times more acreage than 40 years ago, researchers find
June 22, 2026
June 22, 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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High-severity fires burn 30 times more acreage than 40 years ago, researchers find
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Key takeaways
* From 1985-2024, high-severity forest fire increased thirtyfold in California, outpacing restorative fire, a UCLA study found.
* Increases in fire severity correlate with drying trends linked to climate change, e . . .
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High-severity fires burn 30 times more acreage than 40 years ago, researchers find
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Key takeaways
* From 1985-2024, high-severity forest fire increased thirtyfold in California, outpacing restorative fire, a UCLA study found.
* Increases in fire severity correlate with drying trends linked to climate change, e . . .