The National Interagency Fire Center warns surging demand for firefighters and equipment could soon outstrip fire crews’ ability to battle blazes, as an unprecedented drought worsens in the western United States. The federal fire agency says nearly 9,000 firefighters are currently battling 47 large conflagrations. There have been over 29,000 wildfires across the U.S. so far this year, about 4,000 more than would be expected at this point in an average year.
Federal Fire Agency Warns Historic Drought Is Increasing Demand for Firefighters
HeadlineJun 25, 2021