These maps show exactly where the West might burn this summer

Grist
By Tik RootApr 2, 2026, 4:15 am123 ptsTrending
Every state in the West is expected to face an above-normal threat of wildfire this summer, according to the latest projections, released Wednesday by the National Interagency Coordination Center. The government-run center publishes monthly reports predicting fire risk for the four months ahead, and the…

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