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Why Wildfire Is Not Just A Western Problem
View Date:2024-12-23 20:59:34
All over the east coast and Midwest, forests are getting hotter and drier. Many are also overgrown and overdue for wildfire. And increasingly, Americans are moving to areas where these forests and their homes tangle close together.
The fastest such growth is in the Southeast, where few consider wildfire much of a threat. Molly Samuel with member station WABE reports from Tate City, Georgia.
Additional reporting in this episode from Annie Ropeik of New Hampshire Public Radio and from NPR's Nathan Rott, who reported on fire risk in Wisconsin, home to the deadliest fire in American history.
In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.
Email us at [email protected].
This episode was produced by Brent Baughman. It was edited by Sami Yenigun, Lee Hale, and Jennifer Ludden. Our executive producer is Cara Tallo.
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