Updated on May 3, 2021 at 7:15 pm
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It s clear the next wildfire season has arrived and as fire departments get ready to respond, weather scientists at the United States Geological Survey are working on forecasting fires.
The deadly CZU Lightning Complex Fire roared through Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties last summer, destroying more than 85,000 acres and more than 900 homes. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
An image from the USGS shows the conditions on August 15, the day before the fire started. The orange colors indicate very high fire danger in the Bay Area, and a map was created using information from the USGS Fire Danger Forecasting Project.