According to the #NationalFireNews in the United States of America:

Currently, 82 large #wildfires have burned 638,633 acres in 16 states. Eight new large wildfires were reported yesterday, two each in Oklahoma and Oregon, and one each in Arizona, Louisiana, Montana, and North Carolina. More than 19,948 wildland firefighters and support personnel are working on large incidents. Year to date, 39,529 wildfires have burned over 1.9 million acres. #FireYear2023

Summer storms bring more lightning and wind equaling more ignitions and wind-driven, fast-moving wildfires. Know before you go! Check for area and road closures and do your part to prevent human-caused wildfires. Pay attention to fire restrictions, and monitor smoke advisories. Always #RecreateResponsibly!

Inciweb photo: A view of the Smith River Complex U.S. Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest from the highway near the Patrick Creek Lodge taken by Bill Steven, USFS.

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