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Wildfire Crisis at Peak Alert | Sacramento News
Wildfires rage across the West as the nation’s preparedness level hits its second-highest tier, with over 2,000 fires already burning this July. Drought, low snowpack, and extreme heat are fueling the crisis, forcing thousands of firefighters and aircraft into action — including teams pulled from Alaska and California to assist in the Great Basin. Amid record strain on resources, 16 incident management teams now oversee nearly 17,000 personnel across 12 states. Firefighters face grueling hours and tough decisions: deploy elsewhere or stay home — risking burnout. Experts stress the need for…
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