SECURITYJul 14 · 04:05 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press

Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead

The US is experiencing a severe wildfire season with deadly incidents, resource allocation challenges, and extreme weather conditions. Authorities are pre-positioning crews and equipment to combat fires exacerbated by drought, low snowpack, and hot, dry winds. Over 2,000 fires have been confirmed since July, with 16 incident management teams deployed across multiple states.

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