Deserts absolutely have wildfires, and are even pretty common in California deserts. The second largest fire in the state for 2023 was the York Fire in the Moja

Deserts absolutely have wildfires, and are even pretty common in California deserts. The second largest fire in the state for 2023 was the York Fire in the Mojave Desert[0]. There have been many other sizable desert fires in recent years as well. As with many other landscapes, climate change, drought, and aquifer depletion have made deserts increasingly vulnerable to large wildfires. [0]https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-31/york-fire-in-mojave-desert-grows-to-77000-acres https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-31/york-fir...