The Summer of 2008 Brought the Worst Fire Season in 50

Question

The summer of 2008 brought the worst fire season in 50 years to California. The reason for this was
A) very high temperatures.
B) an abnormally long summer season.
C) a series of dry winters.
D) a series of short winters.
E) a series of warm winters.

Accepted Answer

A series of dry winters would lead to less precipitation, resulting in drier conditions and more fuel for fires, contributing to a severe fire season.