In the United States, forest fires hit 12 states
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High temperatures and drought exacerbate the situation – forecasters predict thunderstorms that will not be accompanied by significant precipitation, but will only increase the risks of new fires.
In the United States, large-scale wildfires have engulfed almost the entire western coast. About it informs NBC News Sunday, July 25.
In particular, California has declared a state of emergency in four northern counties due to wildfires. Five more states – Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana – have declared emergencies.
“The fire seasons last longer. The fires are more intense … We see a steady level of fire activity all year round, but this is definitely the peak for us this year,” said the Governor of California.
The situation is compounded by record temperatures and droughts in the western United States – last week, California state officials asked residents to cut their water consumption by 15% due to extreme weather conditions.
At the same time, forecasters said dry thunderstorms are expected in the region, producing small amounts of rain, but a lot of lightning, which increases the risk of new fires.
Over the weekend, more than 85 major wildfires burned across the country, most of them in the western states. More than 550 hectares were burned.
Recall that earlier New York is engulfed in thick smoke due to forest fires. The city authorities announced that despite the smog, residents should not worry about air quality.
State Emergency Service has introduced the highest level of fire hazard
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