California is bracing for an intense wildfire season following devastating fires in January. Experts predict above-normal fire activity due to hot, dry conditions, particularly in Northern California and the Sierra Nevada. Alarmingly, budget cuts and restructuring within key federal agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service and FEMA, threaten the state's wildfire preparation and response capabilities. Climate scientists warn that the confluence of climate change and diminished federal support could leave California vulnerable as it contends with escalating fire risks amidst an environmental crisis.
The forecast warns of "significant fire potential" in Northern California and the Sierra Nevada due to a pronounced warm and dry trend.
Experts stress that weakening federal agencies at the start of fire season, while facing climate change, leaves California at a dangerous disadvantage.
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