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The terrible drought in the Northeast increases the risk of wildfires

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While dangerous wildfires continue to rage on both coasts, the Northeast is experiencing a historic drought that is increasing fire danger. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda and TODAY’s Al Roker monitor the rain forecast.