MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026|No. 1131
California Wildfires

Southern California Faces Early Wildfire Season in May

Multiple wildfires have ignited across Southern California in May, signaling an unusually early and intense start to the fire season.

Smoke billows from a wildfire in Southern California.
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Southern California is experiencing a series of wildfires in May, a period typically before the peak of fire season. Several blazes have been reported across the region, prompting evacuations and significant firefighting efforts. The early start to these fires is attributed to dry conditions and high winds, common factors that contribute to wildfire ignition and spread in the area.

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