Winter Drought Leads to Elevated Fire Concerns
May 23, 2013; 7:53 AM ET
So far this year California has seen 1,569 wildfires, 85 percent more than in an average year. more >
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| Today | Normal | Record | 5/23/2012 | |
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| High | 71° | 74° | 87° (1967) | 72° |
| Low | 58° | 58° | 46° (1960) | 62° |
Rises at 5:47 AM with 14:06 of sunlight, then sets at 7:53 PM
So far this year California has seen 1,569 wildfires, 85 percent more than in an average year. more >
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