As summer nears, Washington at 'epicenter' of wildfire threat

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

EVERETT — As smoke smothered the East Coast this week, a dry May increased the potential for more serious fires later this summer in Western Washington — with a new forecast showing the region has one of the worst outlooks in the nation.

The National Interagency Fire Center released its updated fire report on June 1 and it noted all but the southeastern tip of Washington were at “above normal” fire potential for July to September. According to the fire center, this means “a greater than usual likelihood that significant wildfires will occur.”

Everett received just 0.55 inches of rain in May, well down from its normal precipitation of 2.70 inches, according to NWS data.

On June 6, the National Weather Service issued its first red flag warning for west of the Cascades this year, another sign fire season is here.

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/as-summer-nears-washington-at-epicenter-of-wildfire-threat/

Oh joy.

[maxsolomon]

1. Ban all campfires in the NF now. Sorry, I know they're fun.

That won't stop all forest fires; they have plenty of other causes.

We need some rain.

[cilla4progress]

2. On board with this!

Shooting, too.

During fire months.

[CentralMass]

3. I agree. When you live in tinderbox, don't play with fire.

[CentralMass]

4. Human-caused fires up 55% compared to 2020, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources says. In Washingto

https://www.krem.com/article/news/regional/scorched-earth/human-caused-fires-washington/293-0eff7c94-01f3-4c75-80cb-1d3841da041f

Human-caused fires up 55% compared to 2020, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources says. In Washington, human-caused fires like those started by cigarettes, campfires and more account for a total of 737 fires. WASHINGTON, USA — The 2021 wildfire season is one of the worst in U.S. history.Aug 31, 2021