The U.S. Is Having One of Its Most Active Wildfire Seasons. Here’s How the Costs Are Adding Up

Time Magazine delved into the details of just how much wildfires which have burned more than 8.4 million acres this season have cost to suppress, racking up 70% of the $6 billion fiscal 2026 fire-suppression budget.

The U.S. Is Having One of Its Most Active Wildfire Seasons. Here’s How the Costs Are Adding Up

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