Just how bad will California’s summer wildfire season be?
California’s wildfire season intensifies between July and October when temperatures soar, vegetation becomes bone dry and desiccating winds develop. The peak season that has been marked by devastating blazes and smoky skies in recent years is approaching fast, and many are wondering just how bad it will be. The consensus among experts is that the next few months will see above-average fire activity as has been the case in recent years amid a changing climate marked by hotter temperatures and longer dry periods.
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