The length of a given wildfire season is increasing for much of the country, according to KXAN, a television station in Austin, Texas.

The largest increase is occurring in the West, especially in the Southwest during its increasingly hotter summers. Weather conditions with low humidity, extreme heat, and strong winds are all conducive for the spread of fire. A single day with all of these ingredients combined is considered a “Fire Weather Day.”

Read the full story: https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/wildfire-seasons-are-expanding-for-much-of-the-country/