This year, the number of wildfires in the United States is the highest in nearly 20 years.

According to reports from the American Cable News Network (CNN), since the spring of this year, wildfires have been frequent in various parts of the United States. Data shows that as of May 22, nearly 30,000 wildfires have occurred in the United States this year, the highest for the same period in nearly 20 years. The total area burned is over 8,000 square kilometers, which is double the average level of the past 10 years, and the losses caused by wildfires have reached a new high in 14 years. The report pointed out that drought and the El Nio phenomenon are important reasons for the "extremely serious" wildfire situation in the United States this year. By the end of April this year, different levels of drought covered nearly 63% of the United States. The El Nio phenomenon is expected to bring more high temperatures and thunderstorms. It is predicted that the wildfire situation in the United States will further deteriorate in the coming months.