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California Officials Say Wildfire Acreage Down Compared To 2018

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California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says this year's wildfires have burned 90% less acreage compared to last year.

Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with Scott McLean, a spokesperson for Cal Fire, about why this year's wildfire season hasn't been as severe and if it could get worse.

This segment aired on August 20, 2019.

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