Why 2025 Could Be One of the Worst U.S. Wildfire Seasons on Record

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that forecasts from AccuWeather predict an intense wildfire season in 2025. With 7–9 million acres expected to burn and severe drought conditions spreading, states like California and even New Jersey are already at risk. Elevated temperatures and widespread dryness are setting the stage for what could be one of the most destructive fire seasons in recent history.