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Climate Watch: Historically Dry February Set Up Epic Wildfire Season

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Climate Watch: Historically Dry February Set Up Epic Wildfire Season

Climate Watch: Historically Dry February Set Up Epic Wildfire Season

Cal Fire announced Sunday that wildfires had scorched more than 4 million acres in 2020 with no end in sight.

But, as meteorologist Darren Peck explains, this fire season -- though record-breaking -- was predictable, given the climate conditions that had been brewing all year.

(10-4-20)


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