Anna Boyko-Wyrock
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first heard Jul 2026
last heard 16 Jul
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In the rangelands and forests of eastern Oregon and Washington state, something is ahead of schedule.
Around this time of year, grasses, shrubs and trees are usually green and full of moisture.
That makes them hard to burn.
But this year, they are much, much drier.
In fact, conditions are more like mid-August than mid-July.
That's because snowfall was at record lows in the Pacific Northwest this winter, and temperatures have been higher than normal.
Wildfire experts are warning these conditions make it especially risky for serious wildfires, with more fuel than usual ready to burn.
Scientists believe human-caused climate change is a primary driver of the increase in extreme and destructive wildfires around the globe.
For NPR News, I'm Anna Boyko-Wyrock.
In the rangelands and forests of eastern Oregon and Washington state, something is ahead of schedule.
Around this time of year, grasses, shrubs, and trees are usually green and full of moisture.
That makes them hard to burn.
But this year, they are much, much drier.
In fact, conditions are more like mid-August than mid-July.
That's because snowfall was at record lows in the Pacific Northwest this winter, and temperatures have been higher than normal.
Wildfire experts are warning these conditions make it especially risky for serious wildfires, with more fuel than usual ready to burn.
Scientists believe human-caused climate change is a primary driver of the increase in extreme and destructive wildfires around the globe.
For NPR News, I'm Anna Boyko-Wyrock.
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