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Wildfire Season at Breaking Point | Texas News
Wildfires are exploding across the country this season, pushing resources to breaking point as drought and extreme heat fuel devastating blazes that’ve already claimed lives—including firefighters and a pilot. With the national preparedness level at four, crews and gear are being rapidly deployed from Alaska to California to hotspots in the Great Basin. Over 2,100 fires have ignited since July, forcing firefighters into grueling, extended shifts that risk burnout. While tech like satellite detection is emerging, the frontline still demands boots on the ground and volunteer lookouts spotting…
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