While Western blazes are common, wildfires in California this year have been especially devastating. Meanwhile, New Hampshire has been battling a persistent forest fire this fall, on the Dilly Cliffs near the Lost River Gorge area of Woodstock. We examine how often we see forest fires in New Hampshire, and the effects of drought and future climate change. We also discuss how local, state and federal agencies approach fire-fighting and forest ecosystems. Will Abbott - Society for the Protection