Western states may avoid the worst of wildfire season this year — here's why

Above-average snowfall and rain in the West this year, combined with an infusion of federal funds for forestry and fire prevention work, has afforded the region a reprieve from intense wildfires as the season begins, even as Canada experiences what is on track to be its worst fire season on record.

Western states may avoid the worst of wildfire season this year — here's why

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