Why Wildfires Are Getting Worse

Part One
Read the WSJ article on page 19 and answer the following questions in your blog.

1. Why do firefighters spend more resources saving property than attacking wildfires?
   
2. What role does the weather play in the creation and spread of wildfires?
   

Part Two
Read the our view section and respond to this editorial on who should pay for the costly wildfires- local, state or federal government. Be sure to cite examples from the article to support your argument and include your own insights. Post the response on your blog and email it to letters.classroom.wsj.com.