America's Most Dangerous Wildfires

Four Montana wildfires have burned 95,000 acres and threatened nearly 200 homes. For more on those fires, read the USA Today story below. The Montana fires are among 12 in the state, and 33 now burning across the Western United States. To date, 57,415 fires have claimed 5,074,089 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

Here's a look at some statistics about fires currently burning around the country:

State ............ No. Fires ...... Acres Burned
California .......... 2 ................. 53,759
Idaho ................ 11 .............. 906,864
Montana .......... 12 ............... 121,273
North Dakota .. 1 ................. 4,700
Oregon .............. 3 ................ 80,051
Washington ...... 2 ................ 6,225
Wyoming .......... 3 ................. 7,252

Your Photos
Wildfire photos from around the US submitted by The Daily Green community to the Weird Weather Watch photoblog
Tahoe fire, Sierra sunset
Lake Tahoe Fire
South Lake Tahoe on Fire
Utah Fire
Utah Fire Sun
Smokey Sunset Utah Fire
Griffith Park Brush Fire
Griffith Park Brush Fire May 2007
Montana Fire

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