00:00California just saw its biggest wildfire this year, and it's not even peak season yet.
00:05The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County is a wake-up call.
00:08So what's driving these massive blazes?
00:11Experts say it starts with hotter, drier weather drying out plants and turning them into fuel.
00:16That means regions like the Pacific Northwest could be in serious danger over the next month.
00:21But the danger doesn't stop at the fire line.
00:23Smoke from wildfires can travel hundreds or even thousands of miles.
00:27You could be breathing it in without even knowing.
00:30That's why scientists recommend checking the EPA's AirNow map.
00:33If the air quality index hits red or purple, it's safer to stay indoors.
00:38And here's something most people don't realize.
00:40Wildfires can actually worsen flooding.
00:43How?
00:44Fires burn away all the vegetation that usually absorbs rain.
00:47That leaves behind bare soil and even a crust that repels water.
00:51So when storms hit, there's nothing to slow the water down.
00:55Floods rush in faster and stronger.
00:56So the next time you see wildfire smoke in the distance, or on a map, know that it's not just a fire problem.
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