The new statistic smashes the previous record of 187 in July 2016.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno city firefighters responded to a record number of vegetation fires this month, the department reported.
As of Friday, Fresno Fire said crews had been called to 206 vegetation fires this July.
It averages out to a little more than eight fires per day and smashes the previous record of 187 in July 2016.
Vegetation fire calls for the agency are up more than 60% compared to this time last year.
Officials say the heat predicted for the rest of this month will likely add to their skyrocketing statistics.