This strategy was pivotal in preventing the flames from consuming the treetops, a notoriously difficult challenge to overcome. The fire’s ability to leap from treetop to treetop creates a daunting task for the firefighting forces on the ground.
A trifecta of adverse conditions paved the way for the wildfire outbreak. Combined high temperatures, drought, and unpredictable winds prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Fire Weather Warning, extending through Friday night.
