Climate Change
From Michigan to Nebraska, Midwest States Face an Early Wildfire Season
The blazes come after a record dry winter in the region. “Year to date, we’ve had close to 300 wildfires statewide,” a Wisconsin official said. “The normal year-to-date 10-year average is about 40 fires.”
The Midwest received some much needed moisture this week following an especially hot and dry winter that hamstrung outdoor recreation and sparked an early spring wildfire season in several states.
From Michigan to Nebraska, Midwest States Face an Early Wildfire Season