Brad Little and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said Friday that firefighting resources are stretched thin as significant wildfires burn across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and much of the Western United States. “Hot temperatures, dry fuels, low humidity and changing winds are creating conditions where wildfires can spread rapidly and unpredictably. So far this year, Schultz said there have been more than 1,000 fires in Washington and more than 600 in Idaho. “This fire season has been significantly more challenging than some more recent fire seasons,” Schultz said. “(The) top priority for the department right now is keeping communities safe and firefighters safe,” Schultz said, adding that four wildland firefighters have already died in the line of duty this year.