Gains From Spring Rains Becoming Fuel For Summer Flames

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – As we move into triple-digit temperatures, the growth after spring rains has become potential fuel for fire.
“The grass is already starting to dry out, especially down in the valley areas,” said Daniel Berlant, spokesperson for CalFire. “Up in the foothills, the brush is drying out very quickly.”
A wildfire can spread across acres within minutes. In 2016 so far, the state has seen 1,284 fires in just five months on nearly 12,000 acres. The avera