Wake Up and Smell the Smoke

This press release from Representative Bruce Westerman (R-AR) was published on 2026-07-24 and titled "Wake Up and Smell the Smoke".

Wake Up and Smell the Smoke

Wake Up and Smell the Smoke It’s time for the federal government to stop fiddling while America burns. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, over 40,000 fires have burned nearly 4 million acres across the United States so far this year. We’ve seen countless American lives upended by wildfire. Families have lost loved ones, communities have lost homes and businesses, and thousands of firefighters risk their lives to protect their friends and neighbors. Lauren.Hosler@… Fri, 07/24/2026 - 09:29 July 24, 2026