Megafires are increasing with climate change, could they also be contributing to it?

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Megafires are increasing with climate change, experts say — but could the emissions they pump out change the climate?

Megafires were once rare, but they are becoming increasingly common, and 2023 is clear evidence of that. Experts say the events are being made worse by climate change. But how much are wildfires contributing to climate change themselves?