Gusty winds are fanning the already giant flames of wildfires scorching Western states and forcing thousands of residents to leave their homes.
Scientists say human-made global warming has an impact on the ongoing risk of wildfires.
Firefighters monitor the scene as flames from the Dixie fire jump across highway 89 near Greenville, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021. Video taken out of Greenville, California, shows firefighters struggling to battle control massive flames from the Dixie Fire, which has been exhibiting extreme fire behavior due to the current conditions.Trees smolder and burn during the Dixie fire near Greenville, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021.
The Monument Fire in Big Bar, California, had grown to more than 9,000 acres, more than doubling by Wednesday, and is 0% contained.
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