Cal Fire says wildfire risk remains despite recent rainfall in foothills
Rain across the foothills is bringing some relief to residents as October comes to a close — but Cal Fire officials warn that the wildfire risk has not been reduced by the recent weather changes. Cal Fire has warned that despite recent rainfall across the foothills that California's wildfire risk will not be reduced. Nick Salas, a Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit battalion chief, stated that the recent rainfall did not provide significant moisture to the vegetation that can fuel wildfires. While cooler temperatures and shorter days may signal the end of wildfire season, California's fire danger can persist throughout the fall and early winter. Officials have urged residents to remain vigilant and not assume wildfire season is over.
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Rain across the foothills is bringing some relief to residents as October comes to a close — but Cal Fire officials warn that the wildfire risk has not been reduced by the recent weather changes.
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