If we don't have an ignition, then we don't have a fire.

Craig Clements

But we're not out of the woods yet.

If we get those big offshore wind events in Southern California like the Santa Anas, the Diablo winds in Northern California, those could lead to bigger fires.

April 1 is usually the time of year we have the highest fuel moisture content, and this year they are still dormant because lack of rain, they are stressed and there's no new growth. The plants aren't responding because of the lack of moisture.

It's a telling sign of the impact of drought.

Fuel moisture content is one of the most important factors of fire behavior. It's very critical, so we are constantly monitoring.