Daily Archives: July 27, 2026

Wildfires are an important part of many ecosystems and an essential part of forest and rangeland health.

Fires require fuel to burn, heat to ignite and oxygen to burn. Wildfire season is defined as the time of year when wildfires are most likely to ignite and spread. A combination of high temperatures, low humidity, lack of precipitation days and high winds make wildfires more likely to spread and lengthen fire seasons. Continue reading →