By Dr. Lyndon Haviland

May 12, 2026

TheHill.com

Spring drought levels are at record highs across the country, and experts worry that the destruction from this year’s wildfire season could be some of the worst our nation has ever seen.  

The country is a tinder box — and if predictions are correct, as many as 8 million acres are at risk. Will lawmakers take action to protect the safety of our forests, our homes and the American people? We’ll soon know.