USDA Predicts Early Wildfire Season In Western US
Forecasters project a warm and dry summer in the western United States. High fuel consumption for planes and helicopters used in firefighting is expected despite jet fuel price increases. Former wildland firefighter Willis Kurti noted that climbing through the air requires power and fuel. The upcoming fire season may prove costly due to these conditions.
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“This year's fire season may prove expensive, with forecasters projecting a warm, dry summer out west.”
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