Eli5: why do wildfires get worse when temps are higher? Does a 10-20 degree difference (f) really matter? Does it just dry out the surrounding brush faster?
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Pretty much. In an area that gets wildfires usually when it’s hot it is also dry, and combined with wind it dries the fuels out faster. It also makes the fuels warmer which makes a slight difference in how receptive it is to fire spread and ignition.
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