Hot and dry early-season temperatures and a high supply of dry fuels have primed states for more severe and frequent fires this year.
"Fire season has become extended in many parts of the country to what now encompasses an entire fire year," said Bill Avey, national fire and aviation director of the USDA Forest Service.
California, which is experiencing drought and depleted water reservoirs, also had an early start to its season. A fire in Mayin western Los Angeles. Five of the six largest fires in the state's history happened last year, burning more than 4 million acres. "Managing a year-long season is increasingly challenging for the USDA and the entire wildland fire management community," Avey said.
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