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U.S. Fire Map Lights Up: Eighteen Large Fires Still Uncontained — May 27, 2026

PUBLISHED MAY 27, 2026

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Published 2026-05-27. The U.S. fire map is not quiet. Eighteen large fires are still uncontained across the country, with more than five thousand firefighters and support personnel assigned. New Mexico still has fires threatening structures and residences. Idaho has fire activity with residences threatened. Florida is still showing structures threatened. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.

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