California is experiencing an active early fire year
The number of wildfires is up 9% this spring, but the acres burned have skyrocketed by 1,462% – from 5,747 acres to 89,784 acres over the same period (Jan 1 – Jun 19), which is well above normal for this time of year.
95% of wildfires in California are human-caused and are occurring in areas with grasses and light flashy fuels that have dried out. Additionally, winds are contributing to these fires moving quickly and consuming thousands of acres.
