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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Spring chinook run likely late, lighter than 2015 ... Former owner of Little Caesars in Ashland acquitted in arson trial ... 18 iPads stolen from Kids Unlimited ... Spring chinook run likely late, lighter than 2015 ... Former owner of Little Caesars in Ashland acquitted in arson trial ... 18 iPads stolen from Kids Unlimited ... WESTERN STATES 2016 wildfire season expected to be less severe Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 29, 2016 at 12:01 AM By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 29, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News DENVER — The nation's top wildfire-fighting official says the 2016 season isn't expected to be as bad as last year, when a record 15,800 square miles burned nationwide. But U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell said that Southern California, other parts of the Southwest, Alaska and Montana could face severe fires. Tidwell spoke to The Associated Press four days before the federal government issues its wildfire outlook for the summer season. He was in Denver for a conference on forest health. Much of California remains in a long-term drought, despite an El Nino weather system that brought near-average snowfall to its mountains. Tidwell says Montana and Alaska also suffered through dry winters. The Forest Service is the nation's primary wildfire-fighting agency. Last year it spent a record $1.72 billion fighting fires. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 29, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501