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Wildfire Season 2026

Ground crews battling heavy winds and dry conditions on the East Evans Creek Fire in Oregon, July 2026.

Wildfire Preparedness Level 5, Explained: Why the Alarm Just Maxed Out

The U.S. hit the top of its five-rung wildfire preparedness scale on July 18, the first time since October 2024. Here's what Level 5 actually changes on the ground.

Climate  · 25 Jul 2026, 09:24  · Maya Calder