Event Brief
Global wildfires hit record high as heat extremes loom
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Summary: Scientists warn climate change and El Nino could drive severe wildfire outbreaks this year.
WHO: Scientists
WHAT: Scientists warn of severe wildfire outbreaks fueled by climate change and El Nino.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 9:57 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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