Calif. Officials Prepare for Worst as Historic Drought Deepens Wildfire Risk
InsideClimate News 2014-03-20
Summary:
(Guardian)
California is facing wildfires "outside of any normal bounds" as a historic drought turns drying brush and trees into a perfect tinderbox, officials have warned. The state recorded 665 wildfires from 1 January, about three times the average of 225 for this time of year, according to figures compiled by Cal Fire, the state's department of forestry and fire protection.