Drought's Fury Unleashed: Western Wildfires Test Emergency Response The western United States and Canada are experiencing one of the most severe wildfire seasons on record, fueled by record breaking drought conditions.
The Bug Fire near Reno, Nevada, has scorched over 15,000 acres and forced thousands to evacuate their homes in search of safety.
In Utah, two pilots lost their lives battling the Widemouth 2 Fire, which has grown to an estimated 100,000 acres.