Scientists have found another alarming pattern in wildfires

The extreme heat, high winds, and severe dry conditions that produce towering, fast-moving flames that advance by the acre are not just becoming more common; new research shows that these factors are increasingly arising in multiple regions at the same time, creating the conditions for simultaneous wildfires around the world.

In a study published today in the journal Science, researchers reported that the ideal conditions for major wildfires are now aligning across different parts of...