Relation between Forest Fires and ENSO Circulation in Zhejiang

Statistical analysis on forest fires and meteorology data in Zhejiang Province during 1968-2013 demonstrated that forest fires occurred less during 1968-1983, but increased from 1984 and topped in 1986, and then decreased. Monthly forest fires(1995-2013) showed a single peak curve, increased from December, topped in April of the next year, decreased sharply in May, lowest in June. Analysis on ENSO circulation and forest fires concluded that forest fires decreased when the sea temperature was warm, and increased when it was cold.