State Fire Officials Warn Fire Season Already Off To A Dangerous Start

By Andria Borba, CBS San Francisco:

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY (KPIX 5) — Under May red flag conditions, officials in California on Monday were issuing dire warning for an early and longer fire season this year.

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared this week Wildfire Preparedness Week in the Golden State. Not even halfway through 2021 and California has already had more than 1,800 wildfires, surpassing last year’s record pace.

“Conditions continue to evolve, but really not for the good,” said Director of CalOES Mark Ghilarducci.

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