July 2013 was the busiest month of the year for the Escalon Consolidated Fire Protection District last year, with a total of 104 calls including 18 fires. This year, with dry conditions and some high temperatures predicted within the next couple of weeks, June could take over the top spot. Fire Chief Rick Mello said the fire season is under way in the area, and the push is on for weed abatement in areas of the community that have been identified as needing clean up.