Major wildfire exceeds 1 million acres in Western US by August 15

Extreme heat and drought conditions across the Western U.S. will persist through mid-August, increasing the likelihood of uncontrollable wildfires. The largest current fire, Cottonwood Fire, has already burned 92,000 acres, setting a precedent for rapid expansion.

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Implied probability (Yes)

72%

Closes

2026-08-15

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