How do wildfires impact ecosystems?

The effect of fire on biodiversity and the environment

Stars Insider

20/01/25 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Ecology

The devasting wildfires that recently swept across parts of California caused widespread destruction to thousands of homes and businesses. They also claimed several lives. But what was the cost to the environment? Wildfires of the ferocity that struck the Golden State are becoming ever more frequent. The impact of such severe fire storms on ecosystems and biodiversity can be catastrophic. Yet Mother Nature has found ways of becoming stronger and more resilient as a result. In fact, fire can provide important benefits for different wildlife and plant species.

So, how exactly do wildfires impact the natural world? Click through this gallery and be amazed at how nature can pour cold water on even the most ferocious of infernos.

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