SONOMA COUNTY OFFICIALS ARE URGING residents to prepare for what could be a high-risk wildfire season, citing increased fuel loads, persistent dry conditions, and new extreme weather alerts issued by forecasters.

“We’re entering this fire season with conditions that demand heightened vigilance,” Sonoma County Board of Supervisors chair Lynda Hopkins said in a statement. “Our goal is to stay ahead of these risks through planning, coordination and public engagement.”

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