华盛顿州削减预防野火资金, 引起对“高于平均水平”野火季节的担忧。 Washington State cuts wildfire prevention funding, raising concerns over an "above average" wildfire season.

在联邦预算削减导致人员减少之后,华盛顿州削减了6 000万美元的预防野火资金。 Washington State has cut $60 million in wildfire prevention funding, following federal budget cuts that led to personnel reductions. 再加上连续的旱年和干燥的春天, 引起对今年夏天野火风险的担忧。 This, combined with back-to-back drought years and a dry spring, raises concerns about wildfire risks this summer. 各州和联邦机构都预期会有一个“略高于平均水平”的野火季节, 强调其他州和加拿大必须建立伙伴关系并提供支持, Both states and federal agencies are anticipating a "slightly above average" wildfire season, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and support from other states and Canada to manage the threat.