Increase in Area Burned by Wildfires (IMAGE) Harvard University Caption The area burned by wildfires is expected to increase by 2050, according to research by environmental scientists at Harvard University. Credit Image courtesy of Xu Yue. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.