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1. Chris Matthews

   March 25, 2015 at 12:57 pm

   Does anybody know: is the primetime eastern fire season in the spring, after the snow melts and before full green-up of the deciduous forest? Or do they have much of a traditional July-August summer season?

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2. D Ray White

   March 25, 2015 at 2:26 pm

   Spring and fall are prime time seasons for the Eastern US where deciduous forest, specifically leaf litter, is the main fuel type. The Spring season ends when leaf out occurs. Pennsylvania is predominantly deciduous forest, so they’re likely bringing on the SEAT for the Spring season. The obvious season exceptions in the East are Florida, the Upper Great Lakes, swamps, and areas where pine and associated conifers dominate.

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3. Jeff Currier

   March 28, 2015 at 2:09 am

   In Maine, the fire season usually begins in April and is busy through the end of May. There is usually a green up period in June before the summer fire season gets into full swing. Fire conditions will generally last through the end of November.

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