US Forest Service firefighters ramp up readiness for wildfire season

The US Forest Service is preparing for an intense wildfire season due to climate change, which is expected to fuel larger and more complex fires. The agency is adopting a new strategy to efficiently allocate resources and protect first responders. Climate change is causing hotter and drier conditions, making wildfires more likely. The Forest Service emphasizes the importance of landscape treatment and community preparation to mitigate the impact of wildfires.

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