Cooler, Wet Weather Helping Crews Battle California Wildfire

The Dixie Fire in Northern California has caused significant damage, affecting remote communities and leading to mandatory evacuations. Cooler temperatures and wet weather are aiding firefighting efforts, but the fire remains volatile. It has grown larger than New York City and destroyed 36 structures in Indian Falls. The fire is burning mostly on federal land and is one of many large wildfires in the US, fueled by historic heat and droughts.

What natural factors are helping to combat the Dixie Fire?

• Increased humidity and fog

• High winds and dry conditions

• Snowfall and freezing temperatures

• Cooler temperatures and wet weather

How does the size of the Dixie Fire compare to a major city?

• It is the same size as Chicago

• It is smaller than San Francisco

• It is smaller than Los Angeles

• It is larger than New York City

What has the Dixie Fire destroyed in the community of Indian Falls?

• 100 structures

• 36 structures

• 10 structures

• 50 structures

Why are people not allowed to return to Greenville?

• The roads are blocked

• The fire is still too volatile

• There is a lack of resources

• The area is under construction

What has fueled many large wildfires in the US recently?

• Increased vegetation growth

• Historic heat and droughts

• Heavy rainfall and storms

• Cold weather and snow