The increased frequency and intensity of wildfires in New England pose risks to property, natural resources, and human lives. The region's fire season is starting earlier and lasting longer, straining local firefighting resources and personnel. Flash droughts and erratic weather patterns are creating conditions for more severe fires, with dry fuel sources becoming readily available. The closure of research stations and reduced federal funding for wildfire prevention and management may further exacerbate the region's vulnerability to wildfires.