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 | 6/7/2012 | |
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| High | 83° | 77° | 90° (1985) | 75° |
| Low | 60° | 59° | 49° (1993) | 60° |
Rises at 5:41 AM with 14:19 of sunlight, then sets at 8:00 PM
So far this year California has seen 1,569 wildfires, 85 percent more than in an average year. more >
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