‘Zombie fires’ occurring more frequently;impactsremain uncertain
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Overwintering firesare becoming increasingly common in boreal forests. Smolderingthrough the winter and reignitingin the early spring, these “zombie fires” contribute to an earlier and longer fire season. Read more from INSTAAR expert Merritt Turetsky and others on The Conversation.
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