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Wildfires in the Western United States — and around the world — are growing larger and more destructive due to increased temperatures and drier conditions. In many regions, fire season is lengthening, and extreme weather conditions are fueling more frequent, intense, and wide-spread wildfires. According to US Forest Service research , the Western United States, Mexico, Brazil, and East Africa now have fire seasons that are more than a month longer than they were 35 years ago.