Dozens of wildfires burned across the western U.S. Monday, as the National Weather Service warned high temperatures in the Northern Plains could break records and dry, windy conditions from Montana to California could complicate firefighting efforts
Dozens of wildfires burned across the western U.S. Monday, as the National Weather Service warned high temperatures in the Northern Plains could break records andNearly 20,000 firefighters were working to contain 80 large, active wildfires that have burned more than 1.1 million acres, the National Interagency Fire Center said. Most of these fires are burning in Montana, Idaho, California and Oregon.
Over the weekend, the Tamarack Fire south of Lake Tahoe in northern California grew rapidly to more than 18,000 acres with no containment, prompting evacuations for nearby towns and campgrounds. On Sunday, heavy smoke in the area halted the use of firefighting aircraft, and officials warned residents with respiratory conditions to avoid going outdoors.
In south central Oregon, the Bootleg Fire, the largest currently burning in the U.S., surpassed 300,000 acres. The fire was 25% contained Monday as officials issued more evacuation warnings in Lake County, where the Bootleg Fire and nearby Lake Fire continued to burn. Officials said gusty winds reaching 30 to 35 miles an hour and low humidity could further accelerate the fire’s spread.
In recent days, state leaders have issued emergency orders activating more resources to help firefighting efforts and extreme heat. have hit the region this summer, with record-shattering temperatures in the Pacific Northwest in June leaving more than 100 people dead. The sustained intense heat comes as several western states experience long-term drought.
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