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 | 5/26/2012 | |
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| High | 65° | 75° | 89° (1974) | 51° |
| Low | 46° | 42° | 24° (1953) | 32° |
Rises at 5:41 AM with 14:05 of sunlight, then sets at 7:46 PM
So far this year California has seen 1,569 wildfires, 85 percent more than in an average year. more >
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