It's Very Hot, It's Tinder Dry, And Wildfire Conditions Are 'Unusually Risky' At This Point
Originally published on July 2, 2021 6:07 pm File photo. Information on public fire danger signs comes from the National Fire Danger Rating System, which was recently updated for the first time in more than four decades. CREDIT: Jacob Frank/NPS READ ON The Northwest is primed for fire season, and not in a good way. East of the Cascades, forecasters say this year could be worse than recent record-breaking fire seasons. Washington officials predict this year could be a “huge challenge,” with no significant relief in sight. Across the Northwest, there are “unusually risky” conditions ...
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