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SECURITYJul 14 · 12:21 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGSSusan Montoya Bryan AP

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

The US is experiencing a deadly wildfire season with resources stretched due to drought, low snowpack, and extreme weather. Firefighters and equipment are being pre-positioned to quickly respond to new fires, but over 2,000 fires have already been confirmed since July, resulting in fatalities and property loss.

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U.S. Wildland Fire ServiceorganizationNational Interagency Fire CenterorganizationColoradoplacedroughttopicwildfirestopicNational Preparedness LeveltopicGACCs (geographic area coordination centers)organizationAlaska-based incident management teamorganization
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