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Although we are all watching the current wildfires in
California, a more serious situation is occurring in Alaska with thousands
of hectares currently affected. The Geospatial Multi-Agency Co-ordination Group
provides real time mapping of current wildfires throughout the United
States. Zoom onto the flame showing a
wildfire for its perimeter and then click for full details of the size of the
fire, exact location and the extent to which it has grown or shrunk over the
past 24 hours and also details of how much has been contained. With high temperatures and less rainfall this
is the worst season for wildfires to date.
