US Reaches Highest Preparedness Level Amid Widespread Wildfires in Western States and Oklahoma

The US is at National Preparedness Level 5 due to 95 uncontained large wildfires, burning over 6.4 million acres, significantly above average. The Pacific Northwest, including Washington's Little Giant Fire, and Oklahoma, with the Ranger Road Fire, are particularly active. These fires threaten infrastructure, have destroyed homes, and necessitated evacuations across multiple states.