Fires Grip Western U. S. and British Columbia: "It Doesn't Seem Like It's Real" The western United States and British Columbia are ablaze, with millions of acres of land consumed by unchecked wildfires.
The smoke filled skies and apocalyptic landscapes defy explanation, as if they belong in a science fiction novel rather than our reality. Understanding the Devastating Wildfires The scale of these fires is staggering.
In California alone, an estimated 3 million acres have burned so far this year, with many more at risk.