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Mojave County emergency manager issues 2026 wildfire outlook; drought and bark beetles heighten risks
Summary
County emergency management and partner agencies briefed the board on increased wildfire risk for 2026 because of below‑normal precipitation, long‑term drought, tree loss to bark beetles, and hotter summer forecasts. Staff outlined IGAs, fuel‑reduction work, Firewise outreach, and notification systems.
Mojave County’s emergency manager, Mike Browning, briefed the board on wildfire outlook and preparedness for 2026, warning of elevated risk due to several factors including prolonged drought and active bark‑beetle infestations.
Browning said much of the county registered below‑normal winter precipitation and reduced snowpack in higher elevations. ‘‘This drought extends a good 10 to 15 years going…
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