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US drought map focuses on broadscale conditions. Local conditions may vary.
In 2015, wildfires burned over 7 mln acres, primarily in the western United States and Alaska, which is approaching the all-time national record. Although the drought continues, a major El Niño episode forecast to develop late in 2015 may bring some relief to drought areas.