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Researchers warn climate change could drive severe fires
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: Researchers say climate change is fueling a year of severe fires, with Asian wildfire burnt area near a record.
WHO: Researchers
WHAT: Researchers report Asian wildfire burnt area is nearly 40% larger than the previous record
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 12:27 AM ET
WHERE: Asia
WHY: The fires are being fueled by climate change.
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