Experts warn of worsening fire conditions in Hawaii

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DLNR photo Michael Walker, fire prevention forester for the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, addresses the media Monday in Honolulu.
Photo courtesy of POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA A Hawaii County helicopter prepares to lift off to conduct water drops Feb. 6 on the slopes of Maunakea.

Because of climate change, Hawaii’s wildfire season, previously confined to the summer months, is now year-round — which means the islands likely will see more wildfires.