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What Dry Vegetation Tells Us About This Year's Fire Season

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wildfiresApril 22, 2021 9:34 am

What Dry Vegetation Tells Us About This Year's Fire Season

Longer and more intense fire seasons are one of the most visible signs of climate change impacting the Bay Area. Summer-like conditions in spring are a key factor in how the fuel for those wildfires is changing. Meteorologist Rob Mayeda reports.

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