50. W is for Wildfires

If you feel like the whole world is on fire, that might be because a lot of it literally is! Sources: https://wfca.com/wildfire-articles/what-is-prescribed-fire/ https://wfca.com/wildfire-articles/where-do-wildfires-occur/ https://www.nps.gov/articles/wildfire-causes-and-evaluation. https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/prescribed-fire https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/Rx-Fire-Strategy.pdf https://www.nps.gov/articles/wildfire-causes-and-evaluation.htm https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/fire-prevention-education-mitigation/wildfire-investigation https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/suppression https://www.nps.gov/subjects/fire/wildland-firefighting-tactics.htm https://sgp.fas.org/crs/misc/IF10244.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/wildfire/how-to-prevent-wildfires.html https://www.doi.gov/blog/10-tips-prevent-wildfires https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2021/11/why-is-prescribed-fire-important/ https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/homeowners-insurance/wildfire-statistics/#wildfire-statistics https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-says-it-started-third-new-mexico-wildfire-2022-2023-07-25/#:~:text=The Cerro Pelado Fire began,more-than-yearlong investigation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_New_Mexico_wildfires#:~:text=Since April 2022, the Calf,Forest northeast of Silver City. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calf_Canyon/Hermits_Peak_Fire https://wfca.com/wildfire-articles/negative-effects-of-wildfires/ https://www.who.int/health-topics/wildfires#tab=tab_1 https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/drones-shoot-fireballs-help-control-wildfires/#