Wildfire season could be later, stronger than usual due to earlier storms, says expert
June 21, 2024
June 21, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
The threat of wildfires is generally impacted by the availability of dry vegetation, high temperatures, and high winds. While peak wildfire season usually starts in late spring, heavy rains in traditionally drought-stricken areas have led to a wetter spring this year, pushing the peak season later into the summer and potentially leading to a more severe wildfire season.
According to wildfire exper . . .
The threat of wildfires is generally impacted by the availability of dry vegetation, high temperatures, and high winds. While peak wildfire season usually starts in late spring, heavy rains in traditionally drought-stricken areas have led to a wetter spring this year, pushing the peak season later into the summer and potentially leading to a more severe wildfire season.
According to wildfire exper . . .