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  "path": "/2026/03/29/early-season-wildfires-surge-across-the-united-states-with-over-611-000-ha-1-51-million-acres-burned-year-to-date/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-29T14:51:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://watchers.news",
  "tags": [
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  "textContent": "Wildfire activity intensified across the United States in March 2026, with 44 large fires burning approximately 399 800 ha (987 989 acres) as of March 27. Since January 1, more than 611 000 ha (1.51 million acres) have burned from 15 436 fires, well above the 10-year average, while evacuations, burn bans, and localized impacts were reported as containment improved in several key incidents by March 29.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Early-season wildfires surge across the United States with over 611 000 ha (1.51 million acres) burned year-to-date"
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