Forest fire photos that would be beautiful if they weren’t so devastating

The Haunting Beauty of Wildfires

Every year, millions of acres of American wilderness go up in smoke. But the devastation isn’t just a number, it’s also a visual record that truly forces us to think more deeply about the scale of the crisis.

Prepare to look closely at these photos, taken across the landscapes of America, that are simultaneously breathtaking and heartbreaking.

Image Credit: fws.gov

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

The landscape with smoke after the fire.

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