Major Wildfires Persist Across U.S., Utah's Babylon Fire Tops 100,000 Acres

The National Interagency Fire Center reports 37 large active wildfires nationwide, with 167 new fires recently ignited. Utah's Babylon Fire has grown significantly, now exceeding 100,000 acres, while Arizona's Pocket Fire is 53% contained despite challenging monsoonal winds and potential lightning. Firefighters are contending with extreme fire behavior and ongoing evacuations in several regions.