Rain and fire is a 'double jeopardy' situation, scientists say
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 01:00
in Earth & Climate
A largely forgettable rainfall provoked a growth in vegetation that, followed by a hot, near-record dry period, simply resulted in more fuel for potential wildfires.When it comes to Southern California's increasingly perilous fire season, you can blame both the lack of rain and the little rain we did have.