WILDFIRE NEWS OF THE DAY - 040915

United States

California

(1) Following reports that CAL FIRE has responded to 588 wildfires so far this year (versus the 5-year average of 412), the wildfire season ahead could be daunting
Could This Be California's Worst Year Yet for Wildfires?

Washington

(2) A report from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service found the statewide winter snowpack is only 22% of normal, fueling fears of an epic wildfire season ahead
Snow that feeds Washington's reservoirs sets record low for April, raising wildfire concerns

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