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Reno Wildfire Escalates Amid Climate Crisis | Science News
A deadly wildfire near Reno, Nevada, is exploding out of control—forcing 90,000 to evacuate as flames devour 15,000 acres and show no signs of stopping. Human-caused, it’s being whipped by 35-mph winds and bone-dry conditions, with officials warning it could spread northeast or northwest in the next 48 hours. Meanwhile, a larger fire nearby has been mostly contained after burning nearly 94,000 acres. Across the U.S., wildfires have surged this year—nearly 51,000 fires, 7.8 million acres burned—far above averages, with scientists linking the trend to climate change: more fires, longer seasons…
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