Unusual wildfires rage in Northeast due to severe drought, highlighting climate change impacts.

Wildfires are spreading across the Northeast, particularly in New York and New Jersey, due to an unusually severe drought. Typically, such fires are more common in the western U.S., but this highlights how climate change is affecting various regions. The drought, fueled by months of unseasonably hot and dry weather, is expected to continue, potentially making this year one of the hottest on record. Experts warn of increasing extreme weather patterns, underlining the need for water conservation.

November 16, 2024
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