To say that the designated fire season time of the year is limited to just the summer months wouldn't be accurate. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, today's wildfire "season" has unfortunately become an all-season, year-round event.
In 2020, due to extremely dry conditions and unusually warm temperatures across much of the country, the nation experienced significant climate anomalies. In fact, last year was the warmest year on record in the U.S. As a result, the nation had one of the most active wildfire seasons to date, burning nearly 10.3 million acres — the largest acreage consumed by fire in the U.S. since 2000 — and exceeding the 2000-2010 average by 51%, according to the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration.
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