![]() ![]() “And that’s not likely to be in the cards – in fact, much warmer and drier/windier conditions are expected to immediately follow the upcoming rain event.” “It would take multiple consecutive events like the upcoming one to truly end fire season,” said climate scientist Daniel Swain in an analysis post about the incoming storm. While the wetting will help reduce fire threats and offer a reprieve from extremely hot and dry conditions that have plagued the region in recent weeks, scientists say it won’t spell the end of fire season, which now stretches into the winter. The unusually timed storm will soak many of the areas flagged by forecasters as high-risk for fire this fall. Vegetation that has grown devastatingly dry under the hot summer sun, is now primed to burn.įollowing an explosive heatwave at the start of September, fires erupted across the state, as officials and residents brace for new blazes that could ignite in the months ahead.īut the forecasted rain will bring some welcome relief, tamping down threats in northern California, at least temporarily. So far this year, the state has been largely spared the types of conflagrations seen in recent years but risks typically mount in the fall. “Firefighters and the public saw firsthand how quickly a spot fire could jump control lines and threaten the communities again with little to no time to escape.”Įvacuation orders remained in place for some 11,000 residents because of the unpredictable nature of the winds, McLean said, which typically blow in the direction of several canyons and could rapidly spread flames if gusts pick up.įire is a natural part of the California climate but as the west grows warmer and drier, spurred by the climate crisis, blazes have grown more extreme and destructive. As conditions shift, and strong winds carry increased risks, crews are preparing to “relentlessly patrol the fire’s perimeter for heat, smoke and any potential issues that could cause the fire to jump containment lines”, officials said, noting the dangerous and erratic behavior exhibited by the fire just days before. ![]()
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