text:  The National Interagency Fire Center says more than 800,000 acres are currently burning in the western U.S. For NPR News, I'm Hannah Mersbach in Jackson, Wyoming. Billy Horschel leads the British Open after shooting a 69 today in a steady rain and high winds. The poor conditions kept many players from reaching greens on the back nine of the course. Horschel has a one-stroke lead over six players, including PGA champion Xander Schauffele and Justin Rose. I'm Dale Willman.