78 Large Wildfires Active Across US, Impacting Air Quality

The National Interagency Fire Center reports 78 large wildfires are currently active across the US, with 96 new fires reported yesterday. Over 8.2 million acres have burned in 2026, significantly exceeding the 10-year average. Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality in multiple states, prompting advisories and active containment efforts by firefighters.