Normally, March and April are the worst months for forest fires in these parts of the state. That's when we start getting warmer temperatures, more days with low humidity and high winds.

Clandestine labs are like forest fires cropping up all over the state. When you have something that's big and contained, at least you can fight it in the same way you always have.

Do they have forest fires around here?

After a hot March comes April!

This means we may end up with a softer March but much stronger April. Easter is one of the biggest retail seasons. It's when new merchandise comes out and families get together for dinner. The later in the year it falls, the bigger the boost to the economy, since the weather is more likely to be favorable.

The No. 1 cause of forest fires is trees.