Why the Park Fire exploded so quickly | The speed at which the Park Fire consumed an enormous area has stunned even those who live and breathe wildfire, and who have watched other historic blazes rip through the region.

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1. If you’re in a hurry, I’ll save you a click: it was the extreme heat, winds, and under growth following two wet years.  Mostly climate change, in short.  You should read the full article if you’re not in a hurry. 

   This is a glimpse into the future that’s waiting for us and our children.  We’ve put more energy into the atmosphere and fire is thriving on it. This is a terrifying example, but far from the only one.  Fire fighters couldn’t save Jasper, Canada, outside the national park.  California and Oregon are on fire, Washington is catching up.  And the smoke is giving little respiratory problems thousands of miles away.

2. If you look at [this live satellite loop](https://weather.cod.edu/satrad/?parms=local-N_California-natcolorfire-24-1-100-1&checked=map&colorbar=undefined) of the area you can see that massive size of the burnt area, and what’s currently burning.