As fast-moving fires continue to burn across southern California, it's a good reminder of how quickly things can change when it comes to wildfires.
ByWith the recent increase in rainfall, the immediate wildfire risk for southeast Texas is pretty low. But there's going to come a time when it gets hot and dry once again, and drought conditions can quickly settle in. Flash droughts are one of the impacts related to climate change here in the region.30% of properties are at an increased risk for wildfires over the next 30 yearsFor Spring resident Cindy Sanchez, she's not too concerned about outdoor burns or fire risk.
"Houston's a very different area," Sanchez said. "It's not dry. Here, it's at least more humid. For me here, I'm not concerned, and it's not nearly as windy either." Sanchez is right. The difference between our wildfire risk in southeast Texas vs. that of southern California is topography. The Santa Ana winds are very fast and very dry, and come down from the mountains. For southeast Texas, the local wildfire risk is increasing because of urban sprawl. An example is how close homes are being built right up to treelines in Montgomery County.
In order to become more climate-ready for wildfires, tips from Texas A&M AgriLife include clearing any dead debris or vegetation from around your home and planting native plants like bluebonnets and frog fruit as they retain more moisture in the soil.
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