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U.S. wildfire risks and human activity

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Latest: Human activity drives majority of U.S. wildfires

Wildfire risks in the United States are intensifying as residential development expands into the wildland-urban interface (WUI). This zone, where human settlements meet undeveloped land, now contains over 44 million home

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U.S. Wildfire Level 5: Record Season and Resource Strain

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Latest: Wildfires in Washington State burn over 800,000 acres

The United States remains at Level 5 wildfire preparedness as the 2026 season reaches critical levels. The National Interagency Fire Center reports that 45,184 wildfires have occurred this season, burning at least 5.6 mi