Is climate change to blame?

Mark PoyntingClimate reporter There is no single reason why these fires are so intense, but scientists are very confident that climate change is playing a role. Most wildfires are started by humans, whether deliberately or accidentally. But climate change means we're seeing more of the weather conditions conducive to the spread of fires. Intense heatwaves – like we have seen repeatedly this summer - draw extra moisture out of soils and vegetation. These tinder-dry conditions help fires to spread