Dry and hot conditions are creating concerns in the early part of the fire season. Christel Bennese, lead meteorologist at the Pendleton National Weather Service, said the region is more vulnerable to fires from June through September. Bennese said below-average winter snowpack, warmer temperatures and drier conditions all raise the fire risk.
“If you look at the fire weather outlook, we are sitting in the red, which means that we do have the chance for significant wildland fires,” Bennese said. “So it just means that over the next 3 to 4 months, we’re going to stay in a higher risk of potential of seeing significant wildland fires.” Kennewick Fire Chief Michael Heffner said the department has been preparing and training before any major wildfires happen.
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