Hot and dry conditions are giving rise to more wildland fires around California this year, according to state fire officials.
This year so far, a 47-percent increase in wildland fires has been recorded, according to Cal Fire’s latest Fire Situation Report.
Those fires have burned over 36,000 more acres than at the same time in 2012, the agency said.
“All signs are pointing to a very busy summer ahead for firefighters,” said Cal Fire spokesman Daniel Berlant.
Fire officials are urging homeowners to visit www.readyforwildfire.org and learn about how to prepare for the upcoming fire season.
See this week’s Fire Situation Report above.