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Unusually Dry Conditions Heighten Risk of Devastating Wildfires, Scientists Caution
Unusually dry conditions affecting Western United States are leading scientists to caution about an increased risk of wildfires in the region. This troubling news comes as parts of the US experience drought conditions that are expected to persist through the summer months.