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An abnormally dry spring has heralded an early start to what could be a prolonged fire season in 2021. Last year, more than 840,000 acres burned in Washington, above twice the 10-year average.
Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 On the tail of a terrible year for wildland fires, an abnormally dry spring has heralded an early start to what could be a prolonged fire season in 2021. Forestry educators at Washington State University urge forest owners and residents to prepare. “Fire season is already underway,” said Sean Alexander, WSU Extension’s Northeast Washington Forester. “We’ve already seen hundreds of acres burn, and we are in no way, shape, or form in a good situation.” As of mid-May, 86 percent of Washington is abnormally dry, with more than 40 percent of the state in ...