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Wildfires Are Becoming Unfightable, New Argument Says
Original: Wildfires Are Unfightable
A New York Times opinion piece argues that modern wildfires have grown so intense and fast-moving that they are effectively impossible to fight, challenging the long-standing assumption that firefighters can control major blazes. The piece frames this as a consequence of climate change, and it is prompting discussion about whether suppression strategies need to be replaced with adaptation and prevention.
Why now: Recent severe wildfire seasons have renewed debate over whether traditional firefighting can cope with climate-driven megafires.
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