Event Brief
Trump administration lags wildfire prevention ahead of fire season
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 6:01 AM ET
Summary: Wildfire prevention work fell by more than a million acres under the Trump administration, raising risk for the coming season.
WHO: the Trump administration
WHAT: Wildfire prevention efforts to reduce flammable vegetation fell by more than a million acres.
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The prevention work fell compared with previous years, increasing risk for the upcoming fire season.
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