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Climate change linked to part of the Pacific Northwest wildfire crisis

A report says climate change explains only part of the wildfire crisis in the Pacific Northwest.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 24, 2026, 4:26 PM UTC.

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The ongoing wildfire crisis poses recurring risks to communities, health and infrastructure.

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