California

Increased rain in California suppresses usual November wildfires

Cal Fire Battalion Chief Jonathan Cox tells KTVU that Cal Fire has shifted from the typical response mode during this time of the year to a proactive mode to “try to minimize the impacts.” Property owners are also playing a role in mitigating fire risks through defense efforts like space clearing and house hardening.

This story was originally published November 8, 2022 at 7:33 PM with the headline "Increased rain in California suppresses usual November wildfires."

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