Results: Worst fire season we have ever seen for 2017
Published on 09/23/2017
It's been a year of extreme weather. Hurricanes have devastated Texas, Florida and the Caribbean, and monsoon floods have displaced millions and killed more than 1,000 people in South Asia. Meanwhile, one of the worst US wildfire seasons in years has ignited blazes across the west. Information provided by Business Insider.
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Almost 2 million acres of land are currently aflame, according to the September 14 daily report by the National Interagency Fire Center. There are more than 100 active wildfires and at least 41 UN-contained large blazes, battled by more than 25,000 respondents, the National Guard, and half a battalion of active-duty soldiers. A staggering amount of land has burned so far this season (more than 8 million acres), along with more than 500 homes and other structures, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The Forest Service has spent more than $1.75 billion fighting fires so far this fiscal year, and the Interior Department has spent more than $391 million. Are you currently living in any of these wildfire areas?
![Almost 2 million acres of land are currently aflame, according to the September 14 daily report by the National Interagency Fire Center. There are more than 100 active wildfires and at least 41 UN-contained large blazes, battled by more than 25,000 respondents, the National Guard, and half a battalion of active-duty soldiers. A staggering amount of land has burned so far this season (more than 8 million acres), along with more than 500 homes and other structures, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The Forest Service has spent more than $1.75 billion fighting fires so far this fiscal year, and the Interior Department has spent more than $391 million. Are you currently living in any of these wildfire areas?](https://www.tellwut.com/uploads/media/image/thumb/106371e1506150925o5015.jpg)
Oregon
2%
26 votes
Montana
2%
26 votes
Washington
2%
42 votes
Idaho
1%
15 votes
Utah
1%
11 votes
California
6%
101 votes
Nevada
1%
17 votes
Wyoming
0%
7 votes
Colorado
1%
21 votes
Arizona
1%
23 votes
New Mexico
0%
5 votes
Canada
22%
379 votes
Not Applicable
59%
1001 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
25 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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0.29% | 5 | |
Texas | 0.12% | 2 |
Ohio | 0.12% | 2 |
florida | 0.12% | 2 |
no | 0.12% | 2 |
verginia | 0.06% | 1 |
wis | 0.06% | 1 |
Hawaii | 0.06% | 1 |
I live in Canada, we have had fires here but not to bad except for Brittsh Colombia | 0.06% | 1 |
We dont directly live in one of the fire areras but the smoke from where they are burning can be seem clogging up the skies in our area. | 0.06% | 1 |
Maryland | 0.06% | 1 |
Louisiana | 0.06% | 1 |
British Columbia | 0.06% | 1 |
British Columbia Canada | 0.06% | 1 |
North Carolina | 0.06% | 1 |
southeast British Columbia | 0.06% | 1 |
nc and tn | 0.06% | 1 |
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Part of the reason this year's fires are so bad is the severe drought that hit Montana, Oregon, and other parts of the west over the summer. That significantly raised fire risk, according to FWS, and record heat waves dried out regions that had been soaked by snow and rain during the winter and spring. Wildfires in parts of Canada have been particularly bad as well (British Columbia has had its worst wildfire season ever). Image: (Oregon wildfire has caused evacuations and sparked blazes across the Columbia River in Washington state). What three wildfire facts are you familiar with?
![Part of the reason this year's fires are so bad is the severe drought that hit Montana, Oregon, and other parts of the west over the summer. That significantly raised fire risk, according to FWS, and record heat waves dried out regions that had been soaked by snow and rain during the winter and spring. Wildfires in parts of Canada have been particularly bad as well (British Columbia has had its worst wildfire season ever). Image: (Oregon wildfire has caused evacuations and sparked blazes across the Columbia River in Washington state). What three wildfire facts are you familiar with?](https://www.tellwut.com/uploads/media/image/thumb/106371e1506151096o6929.jpg)
Human-caused climate change has already had a significant increase on the overall number and size of fires. The amount of land burned in the US since 1984 was double what would have been expected without the effects of climate change in that period.
25%
429 votes
Wildfire season has become about two and a half months longer since 1970 (a trend that's expected to continue).
18%
300 votes
Human activity plays a more direct role in fire season, too (84% of wildfires are started by people).
43%
727 votes
All
20%
341 votes
None
29%
500 votes
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The fires raging in the western US have created plumes of smoke so big that they reach across the entire country, with potential negative health consequences for everyone exposed to the particles falling from the sky. Healthy adults far from the flames don't necessarily have too much to worry about. But Dr. Gopal Allada, a pulmonologist at Oregon Health and Science University, told NPR that vulnerable groups like children, people over 65, pregnant women, and people with heart or lung conditions are at risk of serious harm from smoky air. Image: (La Tuna fire was the largest ever in LA and required evacuations from hundreds of homes). If you do live in an area where there are wildfires, has the smoke had a negative health consequence on someone that you know?
![The fires raging in the western US have created plumes of smoke so big that they reach across the entire country, with potential negative health consequences for everyone exposed to the particles falling from the sky. Healthy adults far from the flames don't necessarily have too much to worry about. But Dr. Gopal Allada, a pulmonologist at Oregon Health and Science University, told NPR that vulnerable groups like children, people over 65, pregnant women, and people with heart or lung conditions are at risk of serious harm from smoky air. Image: (La Tuna fire was the largest ever in LA and required evacuations from hundreds of homes). If you do live in an area where there are wildfires, has the smoke had a negative health consequence on someone that you know?](https://www.tellwut.com/uploads/media/image/thumb/106371e1506151166o9452.png)
Yes
14%
238 votes
No
28%
482 votes
Not Applicable
58%
979 votes
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Until snow starts to fall on these western regions, they will likely continue to battle the flames. Image: (Eagle Creek wildfire burns as golfers play at the Beacon Rock Golf Course in North Bonneville, Washington). Whether you are a victim or not, do you hope these wildfire areas will have rainfall or snow in the weather forecast soon?
![Until snow starts to fall on these western regions, they will likely continue to battle the flames. Image: (Eagle Creek wildfire burns as golfers play at the Beacon Rock Golf Course in North Bonneville, Washington). Whether you are a victim or not, do you hope these wildfire areas will have rainfall or snow in the weather forecast soon?](https://www.tellwut.com/uploads/media/image/thumb/106371e1506151225o3276.jpg)
Yes
75%
1281 votes
No
25%
418 votes
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Have you ever made a donation to help with the 2017 wildfire relief funds?
![Have you ever made a donation to help with the 2017 wildfire relief funds?](https://www.tellwut.com/uploads/media/image/thumb/106371e1506151292o8482.png)
Yes
14%
240 votes
No
86%
1459 votes
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Do you know of anyone (volunteers, firefighters, national guard, respondents, ect.) that has been involved with battling the 2017 wildfires?
![Do you know of anyone (volunteers, firefighters, national guard, respondents, ect.) that has been involved with battling the 2017 wildfires?](https://www.tellwut.com/uploads/media/image/thumb/106371e1506151370o9789.jpg)
Yes
13%
220 votes
No
87%
1479 votes
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Lastly: Almost 2 million acres of land has already burned. People have been evacuated from their homes. Farms, ranches, homes, and treasured monumental buildings have been destroyed. And sadly, a few firefighters have lost their lives; along with wildlife & cattle due to these extreme fires. Image: (Large wildfires have sprung up throughout the state of Montana). Do you think the 2017 wildfire donation aid funding has been currently overlooked due to the hurricanes, monsoons, and earthquakes that has occurred in other towns, states and countries this year (In reference: donations going to other current natural disasters)?
![Lastly: Almost 2 million acres of land has already burned. People have been evacuated from their homes. Farms, ranches, homes, and treasured monumental buildings have been destroyed. And sadly, a few firefighters have lost their lives; along with wildlife & cattle due to these extreme fires. Image: (Large wildfires have sprung up throughout the state of Montana). Do you think the 2017 wildfire donation aid funding has been currently overlooked due to the hurricanes, monsoons, and earthquakes that has occurred in other towns, states and countries this year (In reference: donations going to other current natural disasters)?](https://www.tellwut.com/uploads/media/image/thumb/106371e1506151430o3060.jpg)
Yes
36%
606 votes
No
20%
345 votes
Undecided
44%
748 votes
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