Grasses are now dry enough to burn across much of the inland areas from L.A. to Merced counties, signalling a return of fire season. Is that normal? Fuels are drying as temperatures are climbing, as is often the case this time of year. When will large fires show up? Later in the summer or early fall, when larger fuels dry out and strong winds come along, creating unstoppable and destructive conflagrations.

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Grasses are now dry enough to burn across much of the inland areas from L.A. to Merced counties, signalling a return of fire season.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Is that normal? Fuels are drying as temperatures are climbing, as is often the case this time of year. When will large fires show up? Later in the summer or early fall, when larger fuels dry out and strong winds come along, creating unstoppable and destructive conflagrations.</p>