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.

How does the size of the area affected by the Dixie Fire compare to New York City?

What are some of the contributing factors to the wildfires currently burning in the US?