The early onset of wildfire activity poses significant risks to both human and ecological systems. Thousands of residents have been displaced due to evacuation orders, particularly in areas affected by the Sandy Fire. Critical infrastructure and homes are under threat, and the fires have already destroyed some structures. Ecologically, the Santa Rosa Island Fire has endangered a grove of Torrey pines, one of the rarest tree species in the world. The fires are exacerbated by record-breaking heat and a severely diminished snowpack, which has left the region highly susceptible to wildfires. These conditions are consistent with long-term climate change trends, increasing the likelihood of more severe fire seasons in the future.