National Wildfire Preparedness Level Set at 2; Southern Area Faces Significant Activity

The National Wildfire Preparedness Level has been elevated to 2, reflecting ongoing fire activity across the United States. This includes 20 large uncontained fires and 69 new incidents reported yesterday. The Southern Area, particularly Georgia and Florida, is experiencing significant wildfire activity, operating at Preparedness Level 4. Specific incidents, such as the Hummingbird Fire in New Mexico, are also highlighted as remaining uncontained.