Climate Change Fuels Wildfires in Argentina and Chile
A study links climate change to increased wildfires in Chile and Argentina. Hot, dry conditions, exacerbated by greenhouse gases, led to significant destruction. In Chile, fires caused 23 deaths and destroyed over 1,000 structures. In Argentina, lightning ignited fires, burning 174 square miles of forest. The report highlights the urgent need to address climate change to mitigate future extreme weather events.