Wildfires in the West
In the summer months of 2020
Hot weather has renewed
Dangers of wildfires in the West
Extreme heat is causing
Many trees to burn
And the West Coast is experiencing
Intense cases of fires
Sweeping over millions of acres
Some 170,000 firefighters in California
Are battling 25 of these blazes
But there isn’t much they can do
For these fires are just sweeping across the
landscape
Of Washington, Oregon, and California
Where dozens have been killed
Scientific evidence shows
Increasing air temperatures and drying soils,
With dead vegetation, and climate change
Increase the frequency for extreme fire risks
Homes built near forested areas
Have also been a very big problem
For wildfires engulf all these buildings
As they are swept along by strong winds
“Ultimate Provider, be with the firefighters in
having the tools and know-how to fight such wildfires. Help people so that they will play their part
by not building more homes near forested areas.”
Amen