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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack predicts 'tough' fire season for West
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Jun 10, 2015
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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack predicts 'tough' fire season for West
Drought, climate change and drier vegetation are among some of the factors that continue to increase the risk of wild fires in the West
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks at a press conference at which Trade Representative Michael Froman announced that the US has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) to establish a dispute settlement panel to examine Indonesias import restrictions on fruits, vegetables, beef, poultry and other agricultural products in Washington, DC on March 18, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ NICHOLAS KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks at a press conference at which Trade Representative Michael Froman announced that the US has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) to establish a dispute settlement panel to examine Indonesias import restrictions on fruits, vegetables, beef, poultry and other agricultural products in Washington, DC on March 18, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ NICHOLAS KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)
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Drought, climate change and drier vegetation are among some of the factors that continue to increase the risk of wild fires in the West

Southern California has been experiencing some cloudy, humid weather, but don't let that fool you. It's been mostly dry and warm. The perfect conditions for wildfires. And we can expect to see more of them this year. 

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack joined the show to forecast the fire season ahead.