Wildfires and Rising Seas: The US Wildland Fire Service Prepares for a New Era of Extreme Drought Fueled Fires The US Wildland Fire Service is no stranger to battling raging wildfires that sweep across vast expanses of dry terrain, fueled by extreme drought conditions.
However, as the effects of climate change continue to manifest, a new and pressing challenge has emerged: the intersection of wildland fires and rising sea levels.
The service must now prepare for an unprecedented era of extreme drought fueled fires that threaten not only inland areas but also coastal communities.