I don't think that's as uncommon as people think. Fire season normally goes well into September and there are often fires left smoldering into October and sometimes November. Keep in mind, the season started about a month late this year since June was so wet. Plus, October has been pretty dry which has kept things burning for longer. But, yes, in terms of acreage burned it's been really mild.
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I don't think that's as uncommon as people think. Fire season normally goes well into September and there are often fires left smoldering into October and sometimes November. Keep in mind, the season started about a month late this year since June was so wet. Plus, October has been pretty dry which has kept things burning for longer. But, yes, in terms of acreage burned it's been really mild.