The Trump administration is banning or stalling preventative burning across the U.S., affecting efforts to reduce later wildfire risk.
WHO:Trump administration
WHAT:Banning or stalling preventative burning to protect against massive wildfires later
WHEN:May 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Firefighters said setting fires on purpose is one of the best ways to protect against massive wildfires later, but the administration is banning or stalling preventative burning.
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