Why Wildfire Risk in California Keeps Rising Despite Recent Rainfall

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a new study indicating that wildfire risks in California are climbing despite recent rainfall. He explains that worsening drought conditions and record-breaking heat are driving factors behind the surge in fire-prone weather. These persistent climate trends are setting the stage for even more destructive wildfires across the Western U.S.