Winter Drought Leads to Elevated Fire Concerns
May 22, 2013; 7:03 PM 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 | 6/4/2012 | |
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| High | 86° | 76° | 100° (1895) | 70° |
| Low | 64° | 59° | 47° (1885) | 61° |
Rises at 5:42 AM with 14:19 of sunlight, then sets at 8:01 PM
So far this year California has seen 1,569 wildfires, 85 percent more than in an average year. more >
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