Mapping wildfire risk across the US, day by day

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Sep 24, 2026, 8:20 pm279 ptsTop
Wildfires can spread fastest when they tear through areas of dry vegetation. In contrast, vegetation that contains a lot of moisture can slow a wildfire's advance and give firefighting crews precious time to contain the blaze.

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