Here Are the 5 Major Regions Literally on Fire Right Now

A slide show highlights five major regions across the Northern Hemisphere that are suffering from an overabundance of wildfire activity at the moment.

Here Are the 5 Major Regions Literally on Fire Right Now

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Map: Watch July's wildfire smoke travel across the country

NBC News provided a map of wildfire smoke from wildfires burning in the western United States and southern Canada, which is having an impact on communities along the East Coast.

Map: Watch July's wildfire smoke travel across the country

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Wildfires have burned a combined area the size of Delaware and Rhode Island -- and then some

CNN provided an update on wildfires that have burned nearly three million acres so far this year, an area the size of Delaware and Rhode Island combined and then some, as Oregon's Bootleg Fire burned on 413,400 acres, destroying 161 residences and 247 outbuildings.

Wildfires have burned a combined area the size of Delaware and Rhode Island -- and then some

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88 fires are burning in 11 Western states, forcing 8,400 evacuations

In a fire season unlike any other in recent history, 88 wildfires were burning across 11 Western states as of Monday in a season that has already seen 1,456,925 acres charred by the blazes.

88 fires are burning in 11 Western states, forcing 8,400 evacuations

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'Like a hammer hitting us in the head': Homes ablaze in California as Western wildfires rage

USA Today provided a summary of wildfires raging across the West, where more than 22,000 firefighters were manning the lines as homes burned and thousands of residents fled fast-moving flames.

'Like a hammer hitting us in the head': Homes ablaze in California as Western wildfires rage

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Ignitions explain more than temperature or precipitation in driving Santa Ana wind fires

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Jon Keeley, a Research Ecologist for US Geological Survey, sent along a study he led which delved into the factors that can have an influence on wildfires that erupt during Southern California's infamous Santa Ana winds.

Ignitions explain more than temperature or precipitation in driving Santa Ana wind fires

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Western wildfires grow, but better weather helps crews

The Associated Press provided an update on wildfires burning across the West, where reduced winds and better weather helped crews increase containment on several blazes.

Western wildfires grow, but better weather helps crews

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West U.S. wildfires are so extreme that they’re creating lightning, fire whirls

As more than 80 large wildfires continue to burn on nearly 1.3 million acres across 13 western states, a PBS Newshour program takes a closer look at how windy weather, lightning strikes and triple-digit temperatures are making life miserable for over 20,000 firefighters battling the blazes.

West U.S. wildfires are so extreme that they’re creating lightning, fire whirls

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Northwest faces wildfire risk as hot, dry weather continues

The National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings and Excessive Heat Warnings across the West as fire weather conditions remained elevated across the interior Northwest and Northern Rockies on Tuesday.

Northwest faces wildfire risk as hot, dry weather continues

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80 large fires have consumed more than 1 million acres across western parts of the US

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that there are currently 80 large wildfires burning on more than 1 million acres in 13 states across the U.S., mostly in western states.

80 large fires have consumed more than 1 million acres across western parts of the US

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The largest wildfire in the US is only 7% contained as more evacuations take place

CNN provided an overview of wildfires currently burning across the West, including the massive Bootleg Fire, the largest wildfire in the U.S. at this time, which has scorched more than 200,000 acres in southern Oregon.

The largest wildfire in the US is only 7% contained as more evacuations take place

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"The fires are outpacing the resources": Western wildfires take toll on firefighters

A CBS News report took a closer look at the toll dozens of wildfires burning across the West are taking on the more than 16,000 firefighters battling to contain those blazes.

"The fires are outpacing the resources": Western wildfires take toll on firefighters

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Officials concerned about size, severity of Western wildfires

With close to 60 wildfires burning out of control across the West right now amid ongoing heatwaves, weather forecasters are warning that a mega-drought is providing tens-of-thousands of acres of fuel for the blazes.

Officials concerned about size, severity of Western wildfires

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Western wildfires have burned an area 4 times the size of NYC. Here are some key fires

The National Interagency Fire Center reported that 59 large wildfires have burned over 863,976 acres across 12 states, which is comparable to four times the area of New York City.

Western wildfires have burned an area 4 times the size of NYC. Here are some key fires

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Wildfires rage as US West grapples with heat wave, drought

Our first article today provides an overview of wildfires burning across the West, where firefighters are working in extreme temperatures to contain multiple blazes, the largest burning in California and Oregon.

Wildfires rage as US West grapples with heat wave, drought

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Another heat wave is set to scorch the Southwest again this weekend, elevating wildfire concerns

Stifling heat is searing the West as the weekend approaches, with historic drought conditions increasing the wildfire danger, as temperatures are expected to reach triple digits in Idaho, Utah and the desert Southwest.

Another heat wave is set to scorch the Southwest again this weekend, elevating wildfire concerns

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Wildfires Are A Growing Risk In Places Where The Danger Used To Be Minimal

Although much of the country is used to hearing about wildfires in the West, a National Public Radio segment takes a closer look at the growing threat of wildland blazes in the Southeast.

Wildfires Are A Growing Risk In Places Where The Danger Used To Be Minimal

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Record High Temperatures Hit Nordic Region, Arctic Circle, Adding to Wildfire Dangers

Record-high temperatures from Canada to Scandinavia and intense wildfires flaring up from California to Russia’s Far East are adding to extreme weather events recorded at the start of the summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Record High Temperatures Hit Nordic Region, Arctic Circle, Adding to Wildfire Dangers

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Air Attack Issue #16

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Ned Dawson, Publisher of Air Attack Magazine, sent along issue #16. Anyone who wants to receive future issues of Air Attack Magazine directly can sign up on the VIP list.

Air Attack Issue #16

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Track The Brutal 2021 Wildfire Season With These Updating Charts And Maps

Our first article today provides charts and maps which track current wildfires and air quality, compare the 2021 season to previous years, and monitor the weather conditions that make fires more likely to ignite.

Track The Brutal 2021 Wildfire Season With These Updating Charts And Maps

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Governors of Idaho and Montana pen letter to President Biden after being left out of wildfire response meeting

Despite their states facing severe wildfire seasons, the governors of Idaho and Montana were not invited to participate in a meeting between President Biden and western governors to discuss the wildfire problem.

Governors of Idaho and Montana pen letter to President Biden after being left out of wildfire response meeting

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