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ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee explains how wildfires start, how they affect the environment and whether they are becoming more common due to climate change.
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  • August 19, 2021

Wildfires explained by Ginger Zee

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee explains how wildfires start, how they affect the environment and whether they are becoming more common due to climate change.

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