# Wildfire forecast 2026: Fires likely to burn over 5.5 million acres as drought intensifies

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Podcast: [AccuWeather Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/accuweather-daily-691240)
Published: 2026-04-23T10:20:00+00:00
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