Is There Too Much Of A Fire Danger For Fireworks?
The so-called 'rainy season' that ended three days ago is the driest in Los Angeles since record keeping began 130 years ago. Rainfall was nearly a foot less than normal. We’ve already seen some major fires, and local officials are stepping up education and enforcement to deal with brush clearance - and fireworks.
Credits
Guests:
- Bill Patzert - retired Jet Propulsion Lab climatologist - @NASAJPL
- Brian Humphrey - Spokesman for the Los Angeles Fire Department