US--Western Wildfires, ADVISORY

| September 15, 2020 4:03 PM

Here are plans for coverage of Western Wildfires. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. All times are Eastern.

WEDNESDAY

WESTERN WILDFIRES-EXHAUSTED RESOURCES: Historic heat and drought brought about by climate change, a strategic decision inspired by the coronavirus pandemic to aggressively attack wildfires early in the season and a host of other factors have taxed the human, mechanical and financial resources of the nation’s wildfire fighting ability nearly halfway into the wildfire season. Upcoming: 800 words, photos by 3 a.m.

EMBEDS

WESTERN WILDFIRES-AIR QUALITY - Map. Wildfire smoke that poses a health hazard to millions is choking the West Coast as firefighters battle deadly blazes. This digital embed shows particulate matter levels in West Coast states. This map is current as of September 13, 2020 and will be continually updated. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.