California wildfires have burned five times the average this year, officials say
Briefly

California's wildfire season is off to a ferocious start, with fires burning through five times more land than average, exacerbated by winds and heatwaves, prompting caution and extra measures to battle fires.
An abundantly wet winter in California left landscapes coated in dry grasses, creating abundant fuel for fast-burning brushfires, as crews battle numerous blazes in scorching temperatures, with evacuation orders in place for several areas.
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