Published July 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM ET · Updated July 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Data show global wildfire levels near record lows despite alarmist headlines, analysts say
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Data indicate global wildfire levels are near record lows, which analysts say contradicts widespread media headlines suggesting worldwide fire catastrophe. Conservative outlets highlight the gap between the data and the tone of mainstream coverage.
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