Blazing Skies, Battered Infrastructure: The West Burns Anew As wildfires rage across eastern Washington state, destroying over 600 buildings and forcing thousands from their homes, it's clear that this season is no ordinary one.
Chronic underpreparedness, inadequate planning, and a creeping sense of inevitability have left the region reeling.
Behind the headlines lies a more nuanced story: Western states have long been warned about climate driven wildfires, yet they continue to catch us off guard.