They also produce a lot of smoke. Smoke days increase the risks for preterm births and premature deaths. And it’s bad for the planet too. The 2020 fire season alone undid 20 years of industrial emissions reduction.
Megafires are catastrophic. 100k acres or more. And they’re getting more common every year. Because of their size, they burn much hotter than a normal fire. These high temps sterilize soils, leaving behind a charred moonscape that can never regrow.
