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 | 6/1/2012 | |
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| High | 75° | 75° | 100° (1879) | 77° |
| Low | 55° | 58° | 47° (1908) | 60° |
Rises at 5:43 AM with 14:16 of sunlight, then sets at 7:59 PM
So far this year California has seen 1,569 wildfires, 85 percent more than in an average year. more >
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