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2026-05-26 11:25:38
[US Wildfires Reach Highest Level in Nearly 20 Years] According to CNN, wildfires have been rampant across the United States since the spring. Data shows that as of May 22, nearly 30,000 wildfires have occurred in the US this year, the highest number in nearly 20 years for the same period. The total burned area exceeds 8,000 square kilometers, double the average of the past 10 years, and the losses caused by the wildfires are the highest in 14 years. The report points out that drought and El Niño are important reasons for the "exceptionally severe" wildfire situation in the US this year. As of the end of April, drought of varying degrees covered nearly 63% of the US. El Niño will bring more high temperatures and thunderstorms. The wildfire situation in the US is expected to worsen further in the coming months. (CCTV International News)
