"Wildfire season is well underway. Based on the number of acres burned in 2012 to date, this year is running below the 10-year average (1,012,419 acres compared to 1,546,333 acres). What's notable though is that although there have been fewer fires (24,062 this year-to-date versus 33,755 for the 10-year average), a few are giant beasts."
Julia Whitty reports for Mother Jones June 13, 2012.
SEE ALSO:
"Forest Service: Wildfires Intensify Need for Forest Management" (Christian Science Monitor)
"High Park Fire: Colorado And New Mexico Wildfire Crews Gain Ground" (Reuters)
Source: Mother Jones, 06/14/2012
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