There’s an important distinction between how a wildfire starts and what allows it to spiral into an uncontrollable inferno. …Fires can be ignited by lightning, campfires, equipment sparks, power lines, or — rarely — arson. But the ignition source is only one part of the equation. What determines the spread and intensity of a wildfire is the condition of the landscape it burns through. Extended droughts, intense heat, high winds, and dry vegetation all make wildfires more likely to spread rapidly and become more destructive. Scientific research has made the connection between climate change and wildfire risk unmistakably clear. …Today, prolonged droughts, record heat, and volatile weather amplified by climate change mean even accidental fires are more likely to escalate into uncontrollable infernos. …climate change is setting the stage for even greater risks in the years ahead … [yet] the G7 Kananaskis charter on wildfires did not mention climate…