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August 6, 2025EosOpen Access

California's Getting an Earlier Start to Wildfire Season

Grace van Deelen

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Key Points

Wildfire season now starts up to 46 days earlier than three decades ago, driven by climate change.
Human-caused climate change is advancing the onset of wildfires across California, impacting ecosystems.
This analysis tracks changes in wildfire seasons, raising awareness of climate-related issues.
The trend highlights urgent needs for wildfire management strategies as climate conditions worsen.

Implication

Analysis shows wildfire season onset occurs earlier in California, highlighting climate change effects.

Abstract

Human-caused climate change has pushed the onset of fire season in the state to as much as 46 days earlier than it was 30 years ago.

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Grace van Deelen (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bb6a54b1d3bfb60ed4f5 https://doi.org/10.1029/2025eo250297

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