Wildfire potential could increase under drier conditions, although fire intensity will determine whether it is a positive or negative impact for the dry oak and pine/oak forest and woodland ecosystem.

Under moist soil conditions, lush herbaceous and shrub vegetation creates conditions unsuitable to low-intensity fires in this ecosystem. Drier soil conditions in summer and fall, especially on south facing slopes, may desiccate the lush vegetation that normally discourages conditions for wildfire and ultimately provide wildlfire fuel.