Burning Up: The Unseen Crisis in America's Rural Lands The summer of 2026 has been marked by catastrophic wildfires across the globe, with devastating consequences for rural areas in the United States.
While Europe and Canada struggle with their own infernos, America's rural lands are experiencing a perfect storm of fire, drought, and destruction.
According to data from the National Interagency Coordination Center, over 7. 2 million acres have burned across the country, nearly double what it was at this time last year.