Drought Conditions Fuel Western Wildfires, Prompt Evacuations

The video discusses the impact of wildfires in the California-Nevada region and Alaska. In California and Nevada, wildfires have led to evacuations as they rapidly spread near Reno, with firefighters working to contain them. These fires were ignited by lightning. In Alaska, a wildfire near Fairbanks is being slowed by cool, wet weather, also started by lightning. The video highlights the challenges and efforts in managing these natural disasters.

What type of weather has helped in controlling the wildfires?

• Hot and dry

• Cool and wet

• Windy

• Snowy

What area is mentioned as having a wildfire near a popular resort?

• Fairbanks

• Reno

• California

• Nevada