Blaming climate change for every wildfire obscures the truth: the majority of fires are started by humans — through negligence, arson, or poor land use. Meanwhile, global wildfire frequency has actually declined in some regions, and historic fires were often far worse. What’s changed is mismanagement: suppressed natural burns, fuel buildup, and flammable reforestation choices have turned forests into tinderboxes. Smart land stewardship — not climate alarmism — is key to reducing wildfire severity.