California had its worst wildfire season ever last year -- and officials are now fearing more of the same

After the worst wildfire season ever in 2020, California is bracing for more destruction this year due to worsening drought conditions and above-normal temperatures.

"We had world record-breaking high temperatures in our own backyard in California... 130 degrees in our state," Governor Gavin Newsom said Thursday as he launched a $536 million funding package to boost fire prevention projects. The outlook already ominous as 91% of the state is suffering from drought and has reported consecutive dry months since last October, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.