How to prevent wildfires without more government interference

Published April 18, 2021 11:00am ET



It’s already wildfire season. South Dakota has declared a state of emergency, with hundreds forced to evacuate the flames, Minnesota saw its largest wildfire in nearly a decade in March, and California is preparing for the season by hiring nearly 1,400 additional firefighters.

It’s a sign of the times: Large and destructive wildfires are becoming more common, with records set almost every year.

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