| − | '''Wildfires''' are a common occurrence in the state of California each fire season, which reaches its highest point during mid to late part of the summer<ref>[https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/wildfires/ "Here's how wildfires get started—and how to stop them"], National Geographic, retrieved September 12, 2020</ref> during the late dry season in the state.<ref>The dry season in California roughly correlates with the state's summer.</ref> Wildfires begin in rural areas, often where forests and grasslands are located, but can spread to suburban or urban areas if not contained, causing property damage or loss of life. | + | '''Wildfires''' are a common occurrence in the state of California each fire season, which reaches its highest point during mid to late part of the summer<ref>[https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/wildfires/ "Here's how wildfires get started—and how to stop them"], National Geographic, retrieved September 12, 2020</ref> during the dry season in the state.<ref>The dry season in California roughly correlates with the state's summer.</ref> Wildfires begin in rural areas, often where forests and grasslands are located, but can spread to suburban or urban areas if not contained, causing property damage or loss of life. |