WILDFIRE NEWS OF THE DAY - 062314

United States

California

(1) CAL FIRE released statistics that show that 2,100 wildfires have already burned 17,000 acres in 2014, compared to 1,250 wildfires burning about 10,000 acres last year
Heat, Drought Causes ‘Significant Increase’ of Wildfires

(2) Wildfire NOTD subscriber Tom Lasser, a retired Lt. Colonel in the California National Guard, sent along an article about last weekend's American Heroes Air Show outside of LA that showcased firefighting aircraft from local fire agencies and CAL FIRE
American Heroes Air Show in Lake View Terrace honors first responders

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