Burning Borders: The Shocking Truth Behind America’s Most Devastated States Revealed
So, wildfires in the U.S. are basically throwing a never-ending barbecue — but without the fun. Thanks to a triple threat of climate change turning up the heat, forest mismanagement fanning the flames, and our ever-expanding knack for building homes in fire magnets, the total scorched earth is skyrocketing. Now, it’s not like the number of fires is breaking records, but the amount of land they chew through sure is — from a modest 2-3 million acres annually back in the ’80s to a staggering 7 million on average recently, with a scorching 10 million acres in 2020 alone. And here’s a kicker: wildfires don’t play fair; some states get toasted more than others. Curious how your state ranks in the fiery stakes, or why this trend is far from cooling off? Buckle up for a blaze of info. LEARN MORE
Wildfires are getting worse in the U.S. thanks to climate change, faulty forest management, and increased building and development in fire-prone areas,
Although the number of fires per year has not risen since the 1980s, the total area of land burned definitely has, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, from 2 to 3 million acres annually to about 7 million acres for an average year of the last decade. A record 10 million acres burned in 2020.
Wildfires aren’t evenly distributed across the country, though—and some states are far more prone to them than others.
Wildfire Threat Is Increasing Overall
