More than 15,000 firefighters continue to work towards containment on 22 major wildfires across the state. Yesterday, firefighters also responded to 23 new wildfires, quickly bringing full containment to all.
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Since the beginning of the year, there have been over 8,400 wildfires that have burned well over 4 million acres in California. To date, the total number of fatalities statewide is 31 and more than 9,200 structures have been destroyed.
Cooler temperatures prevail today in most of the State, and will continue through Sunday. Light rain is possible on Saturday in Northern California. Next week, the return of warm and dry conditions is expected, as well as the possibility of a wind event accompanying the changing weather pattern.
California historically experiences some of the most devastating wildfires in the months of September and October. Do not let your guard down! To learn more ways to prevent sparking a wildfire visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
California wildfires have increased significantly since the mid 70’s, and the locations burned by fires has increased by nearly fivefold.
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