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When you think of wildfires,

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you may think of destruction.

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Skeletal forests, property lost and lives forever changed.

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But fires can also bring rejuvenation.

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They can renew ecosystems, nourish the soil, and foster new growth.

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But climate change is causing these fires to burn larger, longer, and more often.

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These larger and more frequent fires damage ecosystems,

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disrupt communities, and can even influence the climate.

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So, understanding the basics of wildfires

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and how they're impacted by climate change,

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is key to our ability to predict where and when fires are likely to occur.

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As well as remotely detect and track wildfires once they ignite,

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and ultimately, mitigate their impacts on human health

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and the environment.