 Don't let the recent spring-like weather across the state fool you. We are still in the winter season. Now you normally think of rain and cold weather in the winter months, but with climate change and the ongoing drought, conditions are drier than ever, and a wildfire is possible any time of the year. We've already seen two significant winter wildfires this year, with the recent in Southern California. It's a good reminder for all of us to be prepared for wildfire year-round. Wildfire season in California is year-round. Everybody tells us that wildfires can occur at any time of the year. The Thomas Fire began in early December of 2017, and by the time it was fully contained, over 280,000 acres burned and over 1,000 homes were destroyed. Winter, even though it's cool, it may even be rainy, but the conditions are there for a wildfire. For more information on preparing for wildfire, visit our website news.caloes.ca.gov. For all of us at Cal OES, I'm Alicia De La Garza.