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Wildfire Crisis: Firefighters on the Frontline | Seattle News
This year’s wildfire season is turning deadly and chaotic, with firefighters and a pilot already lost, as drought, low snowpack, and extreme heat fuel relentless blazes. Fire managers are scrambling, deploying thousands and stretching resources thin—preparedness is at its highest level, with over 2,000 fires confirmed since July. Teams from Alaska and California are rushing to hotter zones, coordinating nearly 17,000 personnel across 12 states. Crews face grueling conditions, burnout, and impossible odds under relentless winds and dryness. The outlook remains grim through September, with…
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