Map Shows All Major Wildfires Burning Across More Than Half A Million Acres
Summary
Dozens of large wildfires are burning across the United States, covering more than 552,000 acres in multiple states including Alaska, Utah, and Arizona. Hot and dry weather with strong winds is making fire risks very high, and many fires are only partly controlled or not controlled at all.Key Facts
- There are 51 large wildfires currently active in several U.S. states.
- These fires together cover over 552,000 acres.
- Alaska has 15 major fires, mostly with zero percent containment.
- Utah has 8 large wildfires, covering over 250,000 acres combined.
- Arizona and Colorado also have multiple fires, with some fires not yet contained.
- The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings in parts of New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah, signaling high fire danger.
- Wildfires typically peak in July, causing evacuations, road closures, poor air quality, and strain on firefighting resources.
- The hot, dry, and windy conditions expected in the coming days could make the fires grow bigger.
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