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By Reality Check team
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image captionParts of the west coast saw record-breaking wildfires in 2020, and there are early signs this season could be severe
After record temperatures, western parts of the US and Canada are bracing themselves for the annual wildfire season.
There are warnings that this season could be another highly destructive one, so we've looked at why that might be.
Potential for wildfires 'sky-high'
Experts told us the potential for a record-breaking wildfire season is significant.
Dr Mike Flannigan, professor of wildland fires at the University of Alberta, said that fires need three ingredients: