Fire Season Trivia

True or False: California fire season is from May to October?

False! According to the Western Fire Chief Association's in-depth guide, California fire season can be year-round! While the historic fire season ranges from May to October, the rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall associated with climate change has broadened the spectrum (see graphic below).

An infographic with a spectrum showing the severity of California wildfire season throughout the year. Images of different factors that impact wildfires, like the length of the rainy season, fall winds, and summer dryness. — California Fire Season graphic from Western Fire Chiefs Association.

Bonus question: When is the most destructive time of year for fires?

If you answered the fall months, you're correct! Fall winds can quickly increase the spread of fire and dry out vegetation, leaving it more susceptible to catch.

A fire burns the dry, golden grasses at Holdener park near a building; black and white smoke billows back over the hills. — Vegetation fire at Holdener Park from July 2006.

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