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

The US faces a deadly wildfire season with persistent drought, low snowpack, and extreme weather conditions. Firefighters and resources are being strategically positioned to combat rapidly spreading fires, but challenges persist as hundreds of homes burn and three firefighters die in Colorado. The National Interagency Fire Center has raised preparedness levels to 4, mobilizing over 17,000 personnel across multiple states.