So far this year, the U.S. has seen 11,912 wildfires. (Credit: Oregon Department of Transportation)

Fifty large, uncontained wildfires are burning in 16 states currently, according to the National Fire Information Center.

Of those fires, 23 are in Oklahoma, which has seen dry conditions and high winds for several days.

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