The United States is currently grappling with over 100 active wildfires scorching the western landscape, with the Park fire in California emerging as the largest blaze of the year, doubling in size over the weekend. These fires have ravaged an area larger than Los Angeles, destroying over 100 structures and displacing thousands of residents. But what sets this year's wildfires apart from those of previous years?
Are you prepared to face the fury of nature? In the heart of Canada's Alberta province, a fast-moving wildfire has uprooted the lives of 25,000 residents and devastated the beloved tourist town of Jasper. With no immediate reports of injuries, the flames have consumed up to half of the town's buildings, leaving a trail of ashes in their wake. This inferno, taller than treetops, has reduced entire forests to cinders and reached Jasper overnight, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. But what caused this disaster, and what can we do to prevent it in the future?