US Experiences Widespread Wildfires Amid Critical Fire Weather and Extreme Heat

The National Interagency Fire Center reports 99 large wildfires actively burning across the United States, with 257 new fires reported yesterday. Over 5.2 million acres have burned this year, surpassing the ten-year average. Critical fire weather, including strong winds and low humidity, is anticipated across the northern Rockies, Great Basin, and Plains, alongside extreme temperatures up to 120°F in the Southwest, exacerbating fire risks.