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(again, mods, if such a thread has already been started, please merge...are we losing some threads around here?)

“Wildfires are not at all common in northern California during mid-winter, when vegetation is normally very moist. But recent record warmth and prolonged dry spell have dried fuels to near/below record low levels for Feb.

#CAwx #CAfire ”

https://twitter.com/Weather_West/status ... 4959519744

[dohboi]

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-n ... downgraded


Sydney bushfire: 'ferocious' blaze threatens homes as RFS confirms damage

Strong winds push flames towards suburban streets as firefighting and reconnaissance aircraft join operation

“We are seeing the fire behave very aggressively,” Fitzsimmons said