A volunteer group intent on eradicating Scotch broom is warning that the invasive species also poses a fire risk.
There are worries about drought conditions given water issues from last summer and the recent polar vortex, followed by Pineapple Express rains. Joanne Sales, Broombusters Invasive Plant Society executive director, said this year has been particularly dry and Scotch broom is something to be wary about.
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