Federal Officials Say Resources Can Cover Worsening Western Fire Season, for Now, as Larger Blazes Loom

3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jul 15

Federal officials said current crews, aircraft and other firefighting resources are sufficient for the Western fire season, even as conditions worsen.
More and larger fires are forecast across Western states, putting the government's response under growing strain as the summer season moves into full swing.
The assurance is qualified by "for now," signaling capacity is adequate at present but could be tested if fire activity intensifies further.

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