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How the world’s fires changed while humanity hit pause
COVID-19 lockdowns cut global fire activity by 12.3 percent.
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Wildfires continue to threaten communities worldwide. From 2019 to 2020, massive bushfires swept southeastern Australia, destroying thousands of homes. In 2025, the Los Angeles wildfires spread widely across the city, causing extensive damage to local communities. Human activity is the only factor that can also influence fire prevention, though measuring people’s impact is difficult because of the mix of human and natural influences.
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